Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows all supported French's opponent.

John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.

College students and professors are protesting with mock funerals across Texas, saying universities are dying from political interference. School officials say they’re responding to shifting needs.

Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.

Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.

Experts worry graduate students will learn too late about university’s ban on research work related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.

A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling laws.

Hasty, known statewide for his evocative political conversations, is described by his friends as “open-minded and respectful.”

The Honor Council recommended a written reprimand for “celebratory” comments. The lawsuit argued that would violate her free speech rights.