Federal Judge Approves Plan to Weaken Texas Voter ID Law
A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plan that says it won't be mandatory for Texans to present an ID in order to vote in the November general election. Full Story
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A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plan that says it won't be mandatory for Texans to present an ID in order to vote in the November general election. Full Story
A group led by an anti-abortion advocate received $1.6 million in state funding from a program recently created to help women find health care services paid for by the state. Full Story
Ted Cruz, seeking to reconnect with Texans after a brutal presidential race, told business leaders in San Antonio on Wednesday that the United States needs a "return to common sense." Full Story
The University of Houston has been burned before when it comes to the politics of college sports realignment. This time, its supporters are lobbying the state's top politicians for some help winning an invitation to the Big 12. Full Story
Donald Trump and everyone’s reaction to him might turn out to be unimportant in the next couple of election cycles. If the Republican wins the presidency, he’ll be a factor in the 2018 mid-term elections. If he doesn’t, he’ll be a memory. Full Story
Attorney General Ken Paxton telling county clerks they do not have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is not a sign of "professional misconduct," according to the State Bar of Texas. Full Story
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine Tuesday in Austin denounced Republican rival Donald Trump for comments perceived as a threat against Hillary Clinton. Full Story
Rallying Democrats in a state that has not gone blue in a presidential election since 1976, vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine declared Tuesday that he and Hillary Clinton are not conceding anything. Full Story
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's Democratic presidential running mate, is set to make a two-day fundraising swing in Texas beginning Tuesday. Full Story
Donald Trump might want out of NAFTA. Texas congressional Republicans aren't going there. Full Story
As speculation simmers about his political future, Ted Cruz is hunkering down in his home state with a weeklong tour aimed at getting back in touch with constituents following a long and contentious presidential campaign. Full Story
The Texas Attorney General's Office and University of Texas at Austin administrators on Monday asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit by three UT-Austin professors that seeks to block implementation of the state's new campus carry law. Full Story
A lot can happen when you're distracted by presidential politics. The past week offered a few relatively local reminders of why politics matters. Full Story
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who has not endorsed Donald Trump, is now asking Texas Republicans to support the Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
Much of the programming at the Green Party National Convention in Houston this weekend seemed calculated to appeal to disaffected Democrats. Full Story
Attorney Shawn Thierry on Saturday clinched the Democratic nomination to replace state Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston. Full Story
Lawmakers are trying to find a way to prevent surprise medical bills, while doctors, insurance companies and patients argue over who is responsible for them. Now, some lawmakers are pointing fingers at the state's insurance department. Full Story
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he is working with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign to help lead an agriculture team. Full Story
The Green Party of Texas is hosting its party's national convention, hoping the Houston event generates enough attention and votes to preserve its automatic spot on the 2018 Texas ballot. Full Story
After years of litigation, we have a voter ID ruling. But two years after the most recent hearings on the political maps drawn five years ago, the judges who are supposed to be ensuring access to your right to vote haven’t ruled. Full Story