Texas voters poised to approve stricter bail rules in state Constitution

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?

The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.

Federal immigration officer shoots, injures man in Austin, city officials say

The reported shooting in Austin came more than two months after an ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.

Texas Supreme Court rules baby delivered by surrogate can leave Texas

The decision clears the way for the 1-month-old’s biological parents to relocate him from Dallas to Los Angeles, where the couple lives, to seek treatment there. Their surrogate wants him in Texas.