Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting

Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.

Texas voting guide: Important dates for the November election

Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.

Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.

Abbott announces special election to replace former state Sen. Brian Birdwell

Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense.

Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law

Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.

Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused

Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.

Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'

Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."

Regulations eased in Texas on suppressors, certain guns after court order takes effect

A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.

Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements

Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.

Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.

Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.