Democrats in Texas Senate race call for ICE overhaul, hours after Minnesota shooting

During a debate in the Democratic primary, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico weighed in on federal agents ...

At $300M, the Texas Senate race would set a spending record

An unusually competitive primary March 3 is driving early money, flood of ads, outside involvement and heavy voter outreach.
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After vicious 2024 cycle, Texas House GOP primaries see quieter landscape defined by tort battle

With Texas’ hardline conservative megadonors largely staying on the sidelines, a handful of House primaries have become ...

Texas House Democrats fined nearly $10,000 for absconding last year

Texas House Democrats who absconded last year, halting state legislative business, have been fined nearly $10,000 each. They ...
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New Texas laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 30 new laws will take effect in Texas on Jan. 1, spanning the gamut from artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and social media accountability. Across the 140 ...
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James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid

The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a ...
Texas Monthly

The Grieving Sister Who Inspired Unanimity in the Texas Legislature

This story is part of our Best Things in Texas package, which appeared in the December 2025 issue. If you had to put together a group of Texas lawmakers who presumably wouldn’t work well ...

Texas primary: The races to watch in 2026

After a year in which the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature approved a new congressional map, the newly redrawn districts will ...