Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029

Leaders of powerful energy industry prepare to work with Democrat on Texas Railroad Commission

Associations that represent the oil and gas industry are calling on Jon Rosenthal, the first Democrat on the commission in three decades, to govern fairly and predictably.

As power shifts in Texas, the state’s economic strength is based on more than politics

Economists attributed Texas’ economic success to factors that have little to do with the political party that controls the state.

Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?

After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.

Texas Democrats already angling to be the next House speaker

Rep. Senfronia Thompson, a Houston Democrat, and Rep. Eddie Morales Jr., D-Eagle Pass, have both announced their intentions.

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration in first public appearance since win

Hinojosa said her transition into office would be “for the whole state of Texas,” not just the mostly Democratic coalition that elected her. She said Gov. Greg Abbott had been “gracious” about the process.