Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registration

Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland

The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.

Conservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal

The groups suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife want to preserve land that holds an endangered ocelot. They also argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the refuge lands.

Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.

Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.