The governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries.
Fifteen women who reported they were sexually assaulted while students at Baylor University have settled their federal lawsuits against the university, culminating a protracted scandal that tarnished the Baptist school’s image and led to the ousters of its disgraced head football coach and prominent president.
Paxton and Trump have long been closely aligned, with the Texas attorney general leading a lawsuit to challenge the 2020 presidential election results.
One of the central focuses of the meeting was the reliability of the power grid after high temperatures and high demand led to days of conservation requests.
According to a report in the Texas Tribune, TDCJ has reported 16 homicides in its prisons so far this year. Last year there were 7 and the year prior there were 9 homicides reported.
The Texas Education Agency has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses as they were to be released on Sept. 28.
The video shows the 23-minute traffic stop, caught on officer Scott Harrell’s body camera, that happened at the Texas City Buc-ee’s when Christopher Shull stopped to get gas.
The historic impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway in the Texas Senate. He faces 16 articles of impeachment that accuse him of misusing the powers of the attorney general’s office to help his friend and donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor who was under federal investigation.
Controlled outages have not been requested at this time, however, could become necessary if demand isn’t lowered or additional supply cannot be added from generators.
Under rules previously adopted by the Texas Senate, the trial will feature crucial votes on dismissing articles of impeachment as well as testimony under oath, private deliberations by senator-jurors and votes conducted without debate or discussion.
The law expands the legal definition in the Texas criminal code of what is considered to be an illegal public performance of sexual conduct in front of children.
Patrick’s previous appointment — Marc Brown, a former state appeals court judge in Harris County — declined the role after the Tribune inquired about a political donation he made.
North Texas leaders are advancing high-speed train plans along Interstate 30, linking the DFW Metroplex to the proposed Texas Central Dallas-Houston line. These leaders envision a comprehensive statewide system connecting cities including Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, and College Station.
Bryan Independent School District will not send students caught with nicotine based vapes to an alternative education program after being granted an exemption to HB 114.
By URIEL J. GARCÍA, THE TEXAS TRIBUNE; AND DAVIS WINKIE, MILITARY TIMES
The Texas Military Department isn’t identifying the Guard member or providing details about the Saturday shooting. The man who was shot in the leg said he was working out near the river.
The Lorena varsity squad called the event “Football 101 for Moms” and included putting the moms through a practice to learn what their sons do when they suit up.
State law says you have a right to demand that the landlord repair any condition that affects your physical health or safety but landlords must also be given reasonable time to make those repairs.
Fire Chief Steven Wentrcek stated that when their crews got to the scene, the building was fully engulfed and additional calls from surrounding areas were called for help.