One candidate shares a name with a much more famous Republican. Another is accused of being a Democrat in disguise. A third has repeatedly pledged to take a criminal law certification test, which he’s already failed at least once. Full Story
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More than 10,000 delegates to the state GOP convention are gathering in Dallas. With the party's presidential race decided, the five things to watch include Ted Cruz's return and Greg Abbott's book launch. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: New numbers show public school safety is at an all-time high, an education funding crisis hits Oklahoma and an interview with Huriya Jabbar of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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The Republican Party of Texas’ convention in Dallas gives the heart of the state’s GOP electorate a chance to see their heroes and stars and to figure out — if possible — where the various conservative tribes are going to come together. Full Story
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While the Republican Party's presidential nominee has been decided, the state's GOP convention in Dallas will still have plenty to watch: from Ted Cruz's homecoming to further conversation on the ongoing fight over transgender rights. Full Story
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In a new video released by his campaign the day before he's set to appear in court in Dallas, embattled AG Ken Paxton defends himself against "crimes I didn't commit" and says he's been wrongly accused by people mad that he's a "conservative Christian." Full Story
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Revealing Texas' supplier of execution drugs could have a harmful effect on the provider and as a result leave the state empty-handed, a lawyer for the state suggested Wednesday during an appeals court hearing. Full Story
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Three years after a West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 people, including 12 firefighters and first responders, state and federal officials said Wednesday that someone set that fire, committing a criminal act. Full Story
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Ted Cruz said Wednesday he plans to seek a second term in the U.S. Senate. This comes the week after the Texan dropped out of the GOP presidential contest. Full Story
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The primary runoff for outgoing state Sen. Troy Fraser’s seat has gone fully negative. State Rep. Susan King, R-Abilene, and Travis County eye surgeon Dawn Buckingham are trading barbs in public appearances left and right. Full Story
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State Rep. Wayne Smith, R-Baytown, wasn't viewed as a particularly vulnerable incumbent in the March primary. But he barely eked into a runoff with 31-year-old attorney Briscoe Cain. Full Story
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Freed after a decade on Texas death row for a murder he says he didn't commit, Alfred Dewayne Brown thinks he's entitled to compensation from the state, but Comptroller Glenn Hegar is saying no. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reiterated his request for Fort Worth ISD's chief official to resign over a bathroom policy aimed at accommodating transgender students. Policy supporters said Patrick shared "fake outrage" to score political points. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Abby about Austin's ride-hailing vote, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's fight against Fort Worth ISD's transgender student policy and Ted Cruz's highly anticipated return to the Senate. Full Story
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Drawing a parallel between the long-term efforts of her husband's supporters and the fight to end slavery, Heidi Cruz said Tuesday that it took "a lot longer than four years" for the latter fight to be successful. Full Story
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Transgender advocates derided Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday for what they described as his “fake outrage” over the Fort Worth school district’s new transgender bathroom guidelines, calling the Republican a shameless bully. Full Story
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Members of the Texas House Higher Education Committee said they were worried about the rising cost of college in Texas, but stayed away from the criticism and dramatic calls for action heard from the Senate in recent weeks. Full Story
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On his first day back in the Senate, Ted Cruz repeatedly avoided endorsing his party’s presumptive presidential nominee, ruled out a third-party run against Donald Trump and said he would continue to serve as an “outsider." Full Story
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Throughout Mental Health Month in May, the Tribune is partnering with the Mental Health Channel and KLRU for a series focusing on some of Texas’ biggest challenges in providing mental health care. Full Story
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Less than 24 hours after an Austin vote on ride-hailing regulations, state lawmakers lined up to countermand efforts there that get in ride-hailers' way. Maybe they’re right. But politicians should overrule voters cautiously. Full Story
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