With Republicans rearranging congressional districts in hopes of picking up more seats in the 2026 midterms, the Marine reservist announced Monday he is “actively exploring” a run in the 35th congressional district.

Texans will now see a new design when renewing their driver’s license or identification cards.

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

Democrats have unveiled a proposal that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.

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The Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General will investigate staffing shortages at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) following the deadly Hill Country floods.

In the wake of this tragedy, many Texans have generously stepped up to give back to Kerr County and the surrounding areas in various ways, including physical donations, volunteering and monetary contributions.

Volunteers arrived in droves in Kerrville on Saturday to aid in flood recovery.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to the recent flooding in Kerr County.

In response to the devastating Fourth of July floods across Central Texas, KSAT12, KPRC, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.

Country singer Pat Green’s little brother, John, along with his brother’s wife, Julia, and their two children, are missing after the floods in Kerrville.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) of Texas estimates that 4.9 million of the 5.7 million Texans traveling more than 50 miles for the holiday will be driving out of town.

Allred lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last year by 8.5 points while outperforming the top of the ticket.

New property tax relief legislation, signed by Governor Abbott last week, aims to provide $10 billion worth of relief to Texans across the state.

The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election.

Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.

Texas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next two years. Some worry that’s unsustainable.

Critics say House Bill 229, which has gone to the governor, discriminates against trans people, but the full effect remains to be seen.

Senate Bill 1362 would prevent officials from taking someone’s firearms if they haven’t been charged with a crime or aren’t subject to a protective order under the Texas Family Code.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer for many people, and will likely mean tens of thousands of Texans’ boats on the state’s rivers, lakes and coast.

The House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding Texas drivers to buckle up when driving.

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.

An unlikely group of Republican allies joined Democrats to approve repealing the ban, which has been unenforced since 2003. It is the first time the bill has made it to the House floor since it was first proposed decades ago.

House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s medical marijuana program.

If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.

The group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic chemicals in fertilizer.

We’re sharing insights from our 2025 audience survey as we launch our Spring Member Drive.

The county judge, two city council members and others are accused of vote harvesting.

Legislators in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on more property tax relief. But some critics worry the cuts aren’t sustainable forever.

So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.

Dozens of people who signed up to speak were ready at 4 a.m. to debate whether public school classrooms should have to display the Ten Commandments.

Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.

The only time the state conducted such an assessment two decades ago, it found that undocumented Texans contributed more to the state’s economy than they cost the state.

There’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.

A state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.

Normally, memorial resolutions to honor Texans who have died are passed without controversy. But the resolution for Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood who died this year, sparked a cascade of outrage from conservatives.

As severe weather season approaches, Texans can purchase tax free emergency preparation supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday.

Since 2023, we have worked diligently to reach new audiences in Texas, increase trust in our work and expand into local news. At the end of this year, with a strong leadership team in place, I will be transitioning.

A new statewide litter campaign aimed at cleaning watersheds is seeking volunteers for a slew of projects over the next two months, including one in San Antonio.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for four South Texas counties impacted by rainfall and flooding, according to a press release.

Superior HealthPlan’s CEO, whom lawmakers grilled about the company’s alleged hiring of private investigators, was reportedly fired after the inquiry was announced.

Lawmakers propose addressing antisemitism by requiring schools to use a set definition. Critics say the measure will stifle speech.

A state Representative announced he is reversing course and will not pursue his own proposed legislation that would have dismantled the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.

The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.

The vote comes amid a broader push by conservative Christians to infuse more religion into public schools and life.

The goal of the new legislation is to help drive down the cost of housing so that more Texans can afford homes.

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

A surge of frigid air made its way into Texas on Wednesday, bringing cold temperatures.

The estimated 1.7 million undocumented people in Texas are now targets of the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration crackdown. Here’s what we know about them.

Reported domestic violence incidents have risen 26% since 2019.

Texas lawmakers kicked off a new legislative session mid-January and it has been no secret that “school choice,” “school vouchers,” “education freedom,” or some of its other monikers, would be a top priority.

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000. The legislation must win approval from the House next.

H-E-B is marking its 120th anniversary by launching a sweepstakes to give away a year’s worth of free groceries to 120 lucky Texans.

Governor Greg Abbott is leaning towards allowing sports betting in Texas.

The governor said the state resources are available to the federal government and requested that the U.S. reimburse Texas for the border hardening measures under Operation Lone Star.

So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance that includes Medicaid and food stamps.

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.

Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make it easier to opt out of vaccines.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes does not believe NFL officials are calling games to help his team win.

While this year’s Ohio State-Notre Dame title game is between two Midwestern stalwarts, take heart: both teams have Texans who have made lasting impacts on their 2024 seasons.

Seven human services employees were fired after a string of fraud and theft — and the largest data breach in agency history.

Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting, using and selling data from Texans' cell phones unlawfully.

The court’s ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.

A new year gives Texans a new way to give back to the community at this local center.

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.

“We wouldn’t survive” without undocumented workers, one South Texas produce business owner said. By one estimate, 8% of Texas’ workforce lacks legal status.

The Texas Department of Public safety is reminding Texans to be vigilant and learn the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

The state’s 988 suicide had the nation’s fifth highest rate of abandoned calls in August, the latest data available, amid a multi-million funding deficit that could worsen as federal dollars expire this year.

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Voter guides, election results and a new law that does away with vehicle inspections were among the journalism that Texas Tribune readers engaged with the most.

The Houston Texans didn’t need to see what Baltimore’s Derrick Henry is doing this season to be reminded of just how dangerous he can be.

Officials hope state lawmakers will boost the budget of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman office, an independent state agency, which can often be an elderly Texan’s only lifeline to the outside world.

Many rural Texans in the region say they lack quality information on the skills required to get good jobs and build a lasting career.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks.

The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.

A comptroller’s report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product.

Trey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio representative in the Texas House, was replaced on Wednesday as chair of the Democratic caucus.

NBC Sports and Peacock will present an alternate broadcast featuring elements of the EA Sports Madden 25 video game during a Dec. 21 matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.

Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a 32-27 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Regional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbott’s desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.

A record number of people are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to AAA.

Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 on Monday night.

Tuesday morning, all of Texas was talking about the Michelin Guide, Michelin Star, Bib Gourmands, and where to find all these restaurants in their city or within a reasonable driving distance.

Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session.

A historic 18.6 million Texans were registered to vote in the 2024 election, and 61% cast ballots, a nearly 6% drop from the 2020 presidential race.

A mostly quiet Election Day in Texas came after a series of pitched partisan battles over how elections should be conducted.

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Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.

Texans voted in several races, including for the President, a U.S. Senator, U.S. House members and more.

The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago — a high-water mark for the Lone Star State.

Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump said Texas had fixed an error with voting machines, but Patrick quickly said there was no problem to fix.

Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair.

Texans serving time for misdemeanor offenses or who are in jail awaiting trial are eligible to vote but only two counties offer voting in jail.

C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown and Joe Mixon ran for 102 yards with a score to help the Houston Texans to a 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020.

Only a handful of Texas counties will not have all in-person voters cast paper ballots at the polls. By 2026, all voting machines in Texas must produce a paper trail, per a 2021 state law.

Students can enter their class rank, grade point average, and standardized test scores to get a list of universities to which they’d be admitted.

At their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol' metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least that’s what one mum historian believes.