Hoping to give Democrats their first statewide victory since 1994, Houston businessman Andrew White launches a campaign for ...

Rep. James Talarico, an Austin Democrat, comes up as a possible contender for governor, when narrowing in on the Texas House as a candidate pool. The former teacher and pastor has viral moments as a ...

The clock is ticking for Democrats to line up to run against Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2026 election. Labor Day is often considered the unofficial start of campaign season, but a headliner Democrat has ...

The Conroe Republican has authored some of Texas’ major higher education legislation in recent years. U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington was also considered for the job.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the camp safety bills he signed Friday will save lives. September 5, 2025 (Kirk McDaniel/Courthouse News) AUSTIN, Texas (CN) – During a tearful event Friday morning, ...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed several pieces of legislation Friday to ensure camper safety after more than a dozen people were killed at Camp Mystic, a camp for children in the center of the state ...

Texas Floods Camp Mystic Parents and family of the girls lost to the recent floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County attend the passage of a Senate Bill related to campground and youth camp safety in the ...

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic ...

Although known for his policy stances, Abbott has helped diversify the state's economy. (David Kidd for Governing) Most governors and mayors who win election to a third term end up being lame ducks, ...