Only four members of the Texas House have filed papers declaring their candidacies for speaker. But the election isn't until January, and many more candidates are lurking in the shadows. Full Story
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The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to fight an Obama-era immigration measure that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants nationwide from deportation. Full Story
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"This weekend, I fell short," Valdez said in a lengthy statement. "A young woman asked me a question at a forum over the weekend regarding my track record, and she did not get the answer she deserved. I am sorry, and I understand why people are disappointed." Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott has slated a Nov. 6 special election to finish the term of former state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman. Full Story
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Two electric scooter operators — Bird Rides and LimeBike — launched in Austin before the city could roll out a permitting process. The scooters vanished from city streets after the city council cracked down on the companies. Full Story
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The growth in spending is happening even at colleges whose sports programs can't sustain themselves financially. Full Story
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In another fight over local control, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has thrown his support behind a conservative group suing the capital city over its ordinance. Full Story
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Three years after one of the worst droughts in Wichita Falls history, life is returning to normal. But as Texas creeps back into a drought, water experts say residents in the city and around the state can do more to conserve water and prepare for the next shortage, which is always on the horizon. Full Story
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Dallas County, where Republican officeholders are defending congressional and legislative seats the Democrats think they can win, is the most important battleground of the 2018 general election. Full Story
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President Donald Trump is set to address the National Rifle Association's annual gathering later this week in Dallas. Full Story
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Jolt Texas was created last year to mobilize young Latinos in turning the state blue. Full Story
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State Rep. René Oliveira, D-Brownsville, has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to authorities. Full Story
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas' voter identification law, reversing a lower court ruling that found it discriminated against voters of color. Full Story
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Nine candidates have filed for the June 30 special election to finish former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold's term, according to the secretary of state's office. The deadline was 5 p.m. Friday. Full Story
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The Sherman Republican will step down April 30. Full Story
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A special election doesn't play out like normal elections. For starters, there are no primaries. Every candidate who files for the seat – regardless of party affiliation – will appear on one ballot. Full Story
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The state's highest civil court said uninsured patients suing hospitals can access records detailing how much insurance companies paid for similar procedures. Full Story
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We livestreamed our conversation in Tyler on women's health and maternal mortality in Texas. Watch some clips or read the highlights. Full Story
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In a memo obtained by The Washington Post, federal officials say that threatening adults with criminal charges and prison time would be the most effective way to reverse the steadily rising number of attempted crossings. Full Story
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If history is any guide, candidates that earned first place in their primary race are likely to win their runoff — especially if they finished with a lead of more than 10 percentage points. But there are instances when second-place primary finishers come out on top. Full Story
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