Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.

Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what to know about key U.S. House seats

The state's six most competitive U.S. House contests include four redrawn seats Republicans hope to flip and two where they are playing defense. All are majority Hispanic.

Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 5 deadline

Here’s how to check your registration, see if you’re eligible to vote and how to register in advance of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections for Texas’ U.S. Senator, governor and more.

Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs

The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.

Austin man shot by ICE agent charged with assault, resisting arrest

In a federal criminal complaint, DHS says Wilber Rafael Garces Perez knew he was fleeing federal agents and his car’s sideview mirror struck an officer.

Republicans won’t moderate if Democrats gain ground in the Texas House, hardline leader says

“None of us are willing to go backwards and say, ‘Oh, well, we lost a few seats, so our policy agenda is going to change,” state Rep. Mitch Little said at last week’s Texas Tribune Festival.