Three conservative Republicans known for compromise on divisive topics did not seek reelection, while a seat representing the Rio Grande Valley could sway in either political direction.

Texas environmental officials disabled an online filing system after watchdog groups raised concerns about the agency issuing permits related to data centers.

The mailers, sent by an organization formed last month in Wyoming, implicate a Texas transgender rights group that says it was not involved.

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The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge.

A new report warns that the state’s air quality progress could be reversed by the end of the decade, especially if facilities use natural gas power.

TribCast hosts Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff will be joined by a panel of experts to analyze results from the 2026 Primary results.

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A brief on the Cutoff stream, which a billionaire blocked access to, was issued by the state agency in the days leading up to oral arguments before the 12th Court of Appeals.

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Controversial remarks by the GOP candidate cast a national spotlight on the typically quiet race for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission.