Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt will run for Texas Comptroller
Democratic state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announced Monday that she’s running for Texas comptroller. In October, the Austin-area politician…
San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks about moving the city’s municipal elections during a town hall at…
After clashes with Trump, could a Rep. Jasmine Crockett Senate run energize Republicans in addition to Democrats?
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) will announce once and for all whether she is going to run for…
Texas’ crypto investment is questionable use of public money
For better or worse, every Texan owns a smidgen of the popular cryptocurrency bitcoin. Lawmakers from both parties…
Trump has meltdown over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he just pardoned
President Donald Trump is upset U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar won’t kiss the ring. Credit: Shutterstock / Brian Jason…
Governor Abbott doesn’t support changing the Texas Constitution to legalize casino gambling, “I’m not there yet.”
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have failed in recent legislative sessions, but the industry isn’t giving…
Governor Abbott says Texas can afford to eliminate school property taxes on homesteads while fully funding education
Governor Greg Abbott is making property tax reform his top priority as he runs for re-election for a…
Texas lawmakers were right to be cautious about medical marijuana
A new article about therapeutic uses of cannabis suggests that Texans should remain cautious about medical marijuana. The…
Supreme Court upholds Texas congressional map, a win for Trump administration
AUSTIN — Texas can use its newly-drawn congressional map in next year’s elections, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday,…
Trump pardons South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, speaks during a 2022 appearance in Zapata County. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / USDA…
Texas families file class action lawsuit over law mandating Ten Commandments in schools
The Texas law mandating the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom is facing another…
Texas’ rapidly expanding medical THC program names nine likely new providers
AUSTIN – Nine cannabis providers were tentatively added Monday to the state’s rapidly expanding medical marijuana program, dramatically…