Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
Texas Legislature: House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as new speaker
There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.
Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.
Texas firefighters, equipment heading to California to help battle wildfires
More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment will head to California to help battle deadly wildfires in the state.
Texas is ready for winter weather: Gov. Abbott
Emergency management teams at the state operations center in north Austin were busy tracking the winter weather that was moving into Texas.
Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS task force to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
4 Tren de Aragua gang members arrested at Texas border, Gov. Abbott says
Four people believed to be members of the gang Tren de Aragua were arrested attempting to cross the border into Texas on New Year's Eve, according to Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas leaders react to Jimmy Carter's death
Texas leaders reacted to the news that former president Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources over severe weather threat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated some of the state's emergency resources due to potential severe weather.
Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Texas' new Department of Public Safety Director: 'We will not give up one square inch of this state'
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Meals on Wheels delivers 500 Thanksgiving dinners to those in need
Volunteers with Meals on Wheels, along with Gov. Abbott, reached out with warm meals and warm hearts on Thanksgiving.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, incoming Border Czar Tom Homan serve Thanksgiving at border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan will take a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Tuesday.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda.