Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund

In this high-stakes election, young Black voters could be the push Dems need to turn Texas blue

For Democrats to win in Texas, young Black voters must vote in record numbers. Harris County advocates are betting on it.

Six charts that explain how Texas’ suburbs became a midterm battleground

The state’s fast-growing suburban counties have gotten bigger, more diverse and bluer over time.

With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe

Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.

U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place limits on when deportation cases can be paused

The court declined to block a settlement between Texas and the Justice Department that effectively restricts when judges can use their discretion in how quickly immigration cases are resolved.

Bo French, Jon Rosenthal raise more than $1M combined in second-highest fundraising haul

The candidates for railroad commissioner are using the money in advertising, mailers and consulting fees.