State Rep. James White says the allegation that he left his job as a teacher after repeated complaints of inappropriate sexual discussions in class is "malicious, untrue gossip."
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Elizabeth Ames Jones, a candidate in SD-25, has filed her response to a defamation suit filed against her by incumbent state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio. Her campaign calls his suit "frivolous and politically-inspired."
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Your evening reading: documents revealed in HD-19 race say candidate left teaching job over sexual references; ruling on state incentives sparks Combs, Patterson spat; Dewhurst invested extra $6 million in campaign
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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst recently loaned an extra $6 million of his own money in his bid for the U.S. Senate, the campaign revealed late Friday.
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Gene Powell, chairman of the UT System's board of regents, has drawn lots of attention. The latest commotion surrounds a report — which he denies — that he asked the chancellor to recommend the firing of UT-Austin's president.
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A site near Amarillo operated by the federal government produces about a third of the world's helium, which is needed for MRIs and semiconductors. Lawmakers are looking to keep vital sales of the gas from being interrupted.
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It's great to have experienced leaders on hand to help run the Legislature. But it's also great — at least from a leader's perspective — to have some openings to offer to potential supporters.
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Your evening reading: Wentworth files defamation suit against Jones; Paul campaign still raising money; Texas now one of five "minority-majority" states
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In its latest rejection of federal dollars, Texas will not reapply for a grant to keep operating a program that helps consumers enroll in health coverage and file complaints and appeals against health plans.
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A legal opinion on the use of state incentive money prompted a new round of sparring Friday between Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Comptroller Susan Combs, who could face off in a 2014 race for lieutenant governor.
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The cost of college in Texas is back at center stage, following speculation last week that University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers' job could be in jeopardy over his frustration with a tuition freeze. Here's a look at the average tuition and fees at every public university in Texas for fiscal year 2012.
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The state’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over the voter ID bill will commence in July, keeping alive the chance that the controversial measure could be in effect by the November election.
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A Texas Monthly blog post last week ignited controversy over University of Texas President Bill Powers' future at the university — and raised questions about who decides whether he stays or goes. The answer? It's not one person's decision.
Although economic growth has slowed, April marks the 21st month in a row that the state has gained jobs, according to the latest statistics released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant's GOP primary opponent has put up a sign near Marchant's North Texas home that asks, "Why won't you debate me?" Marchant's campaign says Grant Stinchfield's campaign is full of gimmicks.
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A lawsuit has upped the drama in what was already one of the state's most heated state legislative races.
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Ahead of the Texas primary, we look at state Rep. J.M. Lozano's fight to keep his seat and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert's U.S. Senate bid.
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According to demographic data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, 55.2 percent of Texas' 2011 population was of a race other than non-Hispanic white, making it one of five "minority-majority" states in the nation.
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The Rio Grande, which supplied 39 percent of El Paso's water last year, is dry near the city — a situation that has not occurred for nearly 10 years. El Paso is pumping more groundwater and cranking up its desalination plant.
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Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben try their hands at determining which U.S. Senate candidate is the Deb Fischer of Texas and separating facts and rumors from the latest brouhaha at the University of Texas.
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