Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton

Panhandle Republican group wants all Texas ballots hand counted in the Nov. 3 election

The Potter County Republican Party lawsuit argues, without providing proof, that voting machines could be vulnerable. Texas law already requires a portion of paper ballots to be hand counted.

Group behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules

The organization, which argued that the order violates its First Amendment right to speak anonymously, will appeal.

As Dems target the Texas House, GOP Speaker Dustin Burrows is campaigning like his gavel’s at stake

Flipping 14 seats would give Democrats control of the lower chamber, but even putting a major dent in the GOP's margin could complicate Burrows’ ability to govern, or even remain speaker.

Trump says more FEMA aid is coming to Texas after 2026 floods

Trump promised more federal money after FEMA denied individual assistance for Texas flood survivors. State officials have appealed FEMA’s decision.

Comptroller Don Huffines did not disclose his role managing firm investing in SpaceX

On state-required disclosure forms, Huffines omitted his leadership role in Huffines Enterprises Science & Technology, a firm that invests in Elon Musk’s company that has received tax breaks from the state.