Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health ...

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation Thursday into allegations that the company’s chief executive hired ...

They have counted on federal oversight in the past to hold Texas accountable — and without those checks, they worry the state will once again violate special education law and misuse special ...

Legislation to mandate Texas sheriffs participate in immigration law enforcement is moving closer to a vote at the Texas ...

Lottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a ...

House Bill 259, introduced by State Rep. Richard Hayes, proposes removing short-barrel firearms from the prohibited weapons ...

Why are local vape stores and smoke shops allowed to sell harmful flavored vapes to our children, asks Lakeway City Council ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, ...

Remember: Texas does not offer online voter registration ... bank statement, government checks or voter registration certificate.

A Texas House committee on Thursday enlisted the state auditor’s help with an inquiry into a Medicaid insurer whose former CEO admitted hiring private investigators to dig into the personal lives of ...

The PGA Tour checks down for a second consecutive stop in the Lone Star State, and Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood are the ...

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