Government and Politics

Beginning in December, new federal restrictions will make many hemp products illegal. Businesses in the industry are getting ready to close down most or all of their operations, while advocates hope there's still time to change course before the ban begins.

The report, which has traditionally been released every other year on or near Sept. 1 will now not be released until Dec. 1.

A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election.

The elimination of the greenhouse gas emission standards could have sweeping impacts for Texas, which lead the country in carbon emissions from power plants in 2025.

The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.

French posted a photo on social media Sunday describing students of color at a UT football game as "foreigners displacing Americans."

A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at federal agencies' use of waivers to expedite construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and claims that landowner's constitutional rights are being violated.

Major water users who fail to complete and return a water use survey could face a Class C misdemeanor and become “ineligible to obtain permits, permit amendments, or permit renewals” from the state's environmental agency.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

Events in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania honored those lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.