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Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback
A flurry of endorsements for incumbents has come from President Donald Trump’s PAC.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded International Trips
Hidalgo’s third attempt at reforming travel policy sought to define “extraordinary circumstances” to include trade missions.
Harris County Flood Bond Reports Show Unexplained $1 Billion Discrepancy
Commissioners voted Thursday to fund all existing secured partnerships and grants tied to Harris County’s 2018 flood bond.
Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session
Four “coalition” districts identified by the DOJ as unconstitutional are targeted for redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Ken and Angela Paxton Announce Divorce After 38 Years
Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Sen. Angela Paxton are getting divorced after nearly four decades of marriage. Angela Paxton filed for divorce, citing “biblical grounds.” “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,” she...
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law several pieces of legislation to increase regulatory oversight and strengthen the development of artificial intelligence and quantum industries in the state. House Bill 149 by State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R–Southlake), also known...
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
Gov. Greg Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, identifying 18 items for lawmakers to tackle when they return to Austin on Monday, July 21. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about what issues would be included...
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association is set to hold a no-confidence vote in Austin Fire Department Chief Joel Baker for alleged delinquency in deploying firefighters to assist in water rescue efforts in Kerr County. According to a social media post from the...
Harris County Jail Hit With Third Noncompliance Notice of 2025
State regulators have again cited the Harris County Jail for failing to meet state jail standards, marking its third noncompliance notice this year. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards issued a notice of noncompliance on June 30, flagging the jail for not...
Texas Universities Assist Flood Relief Efforts
As Texans move from rescue to recovery efforts following the catastrophic floods in the Hill Country, several universities across the state have joined the effort. The Texas A&M system, which houses eight state agencies in addition to its educational institutions,...
Acclaimed Denton ISD Choir Director Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Child
An acclaimed choir director in Denton Independent School District is accused of performing a sex act in front of a child. Derrick Dewayne Brookins, 54, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by exposure, a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years...
Second Judge in Rains County Indicted and Suspended
A grand jury indicted Rains County Judge Linda Wallace, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct suspended her, and county commissioners moved to replace her over allegations she coerced a witness. This case is connected with the previous indictment and suspension of...
Baylor University To Return ‘LGBTQIA+ Inclusion’ Grant Following Backlash
Baylor University announced it will return a controversial $643,000 grant aimed at promoting “LGBTQ+” inclusion in churches after backlash from alumni, donors, and Christian commentators. The funding, awarded to the university’s Center for Church and Community Impact...