Texas saw the nation's sixth-highest voter turnout increase, but still lagged behind most other states

The state's senior senator is seeking a fourth term in the chamber.

Post-election campaign finance reports came out Thursday in the U.S. Senate race.

Law enforcement leaders say civil asset forfeiture is a necessary tool for fighting crime, but several lawmakers see it as a violation of Americans’ civil liberties. Texas legislators are poised to take up the issue once again in 2019.

After receiving several contract extensions, the tent city's operators say they want the government to find a long-term solution. But they also don't want to abandon the children held there.

Between the general election results and the changing management of the Texas House — where Joe Straus is retiring and Dennis Bonnen is poised to be the next speaker — the state government is getting a reboot.

More than 450 others were sexually abused, according to the Austin newspaper's investigation of the state's oversight of child care facilities. Gov. Greg Abbott's spokesman said lawmakers should address the issue next year.

The 41st president was remembered at a funeral service in Houston on Thursday and was buried at his presidential library in College Station.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Pablos in January 2017. The secretary of state is Texas' chief elections officer and a top adviser to the governor on issues related to the border.

A photo gallery of Bush's life. The former president's memorial services will be held in Houston and College Station on Thursday.