Talarico is softening previous comments on issues ranging from gun control to climate activism as Republicans accuse him of pursuing a “moderate media makeover.”
Faculty with backgrounds in Critical Race Theory and “they/them” pronouns received enhanced employment protections.
Reaffirming a statewide tuition freeze first announced in 2024, Abbott told higher education leaders they may not raise undergraduate tuition or fees.
The approval comes after Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against a shareholder advisory firm that attempted to discourage the move.
More than half of public school districts received permission to keep employing uncertified teachers.
Incumbent Jim Wright loses after serving one term.
The current state senator wins convincingly over Congressman Chip Roy.
Stan Stanart won the GOP nomination for the open House District 126 seat during Tuesday’s primary runoff election.
Smith defeated Alison Fox in Tuesday’s primary runoff election.
Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer are set to face off in the November General Election.
The victory sets up a November showdown between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as Republicans push for party unity heading into the General Election.
Mealer, Bonck among winners.
