A series of late-night tweets in which a Texas lawmaker promised to support tightened legislation on vaccines and referenced "playboy bunnies" has drawn the ire of a political action committee that supports loosening vaccine laws. Full Story
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Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, making a stop in solidly red Texas, drew parallels Friday between Hillary Clinton's campaign and Richards' mother's trail-blazing path to the Texas governor's office. Full Story
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As the debate over the legality of paid fantasy sports sites presses on in Texas, state Rep. Jonathan Stickland took to Twitter to bring attention to controversial comments he previously made about drugs and rape on a fantasy football forum. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert openly questioned on Friday the mental faculties of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton while speaking to an audience of social conservatives. Full Story
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It is no secret that the black population of East Austin has been dwindling as the white population has increased for the past couple of decades. But some see a bright spot in that transformation. And it is apparent on Sunday mornings. Full Story
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Ted Cruz's choice words for 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick (and President Obama) on National Anthem protest, a House GOP leader talks up Will Hurd's re-election chances and the insiders talk about Labor Day's spot in the election season — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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University of Texas System Chancellor Bill McRaven hopes his athletes don’t get any ideas from the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who remained seated or took a knee during the National Anthem. Full Story
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In the Roundup: U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz continue their less than adoring relationship, the federal government says Texas is misleading voters on relaxed ID requirements ahead of the November election and a new study shows smaller is better when it comes to pre-K class sizes. Full Story
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Outside of the presidential race, the 2016 election in Texas is pretty quiet — so quiet that a lot of political people are spending their time talking about 2018 — and even 2020 as well. Full Story
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When Texas lawmakers meet next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is promising to again target a 2001 law that lets some undocumented immigrants pay in-state college tuition. Full Story
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The influential conservative group Empower Texans is escalating its long-running battle against the Texas Ethics Commission, accusing a former member of improperly seeking to influence state legislation. Full Story
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In an impassioned memo sent after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited national controversy by refusing to stand for the national anthem, UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven urged his athletes not to repeat the gesture of protest. Full Story
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If he stays tough on immigration and doesn't take the path of least resistance, Donald Trump deserves the vote of every constitutional conservative from sea to shining sea, writes conservative, Hispanic Republican Weston Martinez. Full Story
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A state lawmaker says he'll file legislation to make sure Texans can play fantasy sports online without repercussions. Full Story
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National Democrats are beginning to open offices in Texas ahead of a presidential election that appears it could be closer than usual in the reliably red state. Full Story
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Inspired by "Humans of New York," an Austin charter school gives students a safe space to share their experiences and adults a chance to read kids' surprising perspectives. Full Story
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On Wednesday night U.S. Sen. John Cornyn told CNN he would not endorse Ted Cruz in a potential primary next cycle. Full Story
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Texas regulators last year documented 276 new cases of groundwater contamination, a slight increase compared to 2014 but far fewer than in years past. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is declining to endorse fellow Texas Republican Ted Cruz for re-election to the Senate, just as Cruz did not back Cornyn for another term two years ago. Full Story
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More than 3,200 Texas students who were studying at 10 ITT Tech campuses may have to start their educations over. However, they may be able to get student loans forgiven, or switch to community colleges. Full Story
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