Paxton-backed Thomas Smith defeats Alison Fox in GOP runoff for Texas’ highest criminal court

Suspect tied to credible threat of Texas Capitol attack arrested

The Department of Public Safety arrested a 40-year-old Converse resident after receiving credible information about a “violent attack” on the state Capitol, the agency said.

In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign

The attorney general said the Trump-led GOP gathering in Dallas “dropped our numbers,” according to a recent audio recording published by The New York Times.

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.

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

State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.

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.