Texas

Vice President J.D. Vance defended Republican redistricting efforts during an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) formally endorsed Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on Saturday in the race for Texas Attorney General, calling him a “battle-tested warrior” and “fierce defender of the Constitution.” Roy, a former chief of staff to Cruz, announced his campaign this week to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn.

Four Republicans are officially running to replace outgoing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026. The candidates include U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, state Sens. Joan Huffman and Mayes Middleton, and former deputy AG Aaron Reitz.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued an injunction against a Texas law calling for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) announced that he is running for Texas attorney general.

President Donald Trump issued a statement on Wednesday evening celebrating the House passage of Texas's redistricting effort.

Texas unveiled a new migrant detention facility on a military base in what is considered the "largest federal detention center in history."

Texas Democrats who left the state over redistricting efforts have returned to Austin.

Texas non-profits are using mutual aid funds to cover college tuition for illegal immigrants after a court ended in-state tuition benefits.

Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has refiled legislation to vacate the seats of lawmakers who skip work without authorization, after House Democrats once again absconded to block a quorum during a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott called the second special session Friday, but only 97 members were present—three short of the quorum needed to conduct business.