Bobby Pulido thanks rival Rep. Monica De La Cruz for campaign "advice"

Catholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit

Sister Norma Pimentel told a Texas Tribune Festival audience that the Rio Grande nonprofit met with government officials to clear up accusations of “major grant violations.”

State’s delay of maternal health report is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers and advocates say

The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.

Democratic statewide candidates offer careful optimism for November

The candidates argued that frustrations with decades of Republican control will lead to better results for Democrats in November.

Cattle associations say ICE operations are disrupting Texas agriculture industry, will cause higher beef prices

The beef industry has been under pressure recently from market disruptions, record high beef prices and small herd sizes. The groups say the ICE operations are another challenge for the industry.

Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates

The debate, which has not been confirmed by French, would be his first major public event since he attracted criticism over racist posts about UT students.