Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton directed all Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not covered by a federal judge's order barring the Ten Commandments from classrooms to display them in compliance with state law.

Seven weeks after deadly flash floods devastated Kerr County, Texas, recovery efforts continue with direct support from Gov. Greg Abbott and private donors. On Saturday, Abbott returned to the community of Ingram to distribute a second round of relief checks to survivors—funded by country music icon George Strait and philanthropist Tom Cusick.

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.