Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.

Inmate convicted of triple murder in small Texas town set for execution

LeJames Norman would become the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year barring a U.S. Supreme Court reprieve. His codefendant is scheduled for execution a week later.

After backlash, power grid officials back away from agreement to give ERCOT CEO millions in additional bonuses

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick balked at the contract two boards approved for Pablo Vegas. The ERCOT chief said officials then decided not to execute the deal.

Texas and feds announce noncitizen voting charges against seven people

State officials also referred 117 people for investigation related to noncitizen voting, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are U.S. citizens.

TribCast: Weighing the impact of Paxton’s political baggage

GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?

U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill seeks top Republican oversight post

Another Texan, Rep. Pat Fallon, also is seeking a leadership role on the top investigatory committee for the U.S. House.