Houston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation

Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium

Investor Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.

Ken Paxton tops $9 million in a personal best fundraising quarter, campaign says

The GOP Senate candidate raised more between April and June than he had in all prior quarters combined.

Son of man killed by ICE agent calls for investigation, says "My father would have complied."

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s son said his father would not have tried to flee a law enforcement stop. Local leaders say they’ve received little information from federal officials about the shooting.

Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation

The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague and a violation of free speech.

Texas A&M president’s five-year contract includes $1.25 million in base pay

The terms for Susan Ballabina, promoted in May, include possible merit bonuses and deferred compensation, records show.