President Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats.

Texas lawmakers in 2023 passed House Bill 2127, dubbed the “Death Star” bill by opponents, which aims to overturn cities’ progressive policies and prevent them from enacting future ordinances that aren’t aligned with broad swaths of state law.

Governor Abbott announces FEMA's inclusion of Hamilton and Travis counties for disaster assistance due to Texas flooding.

The state Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.

Rather than accept mid-decade redistricting during a special legislative session, liberal lawmakers are considering fleeing the state.

The conversation Tuesday between Gov. Greg Abbott and border czar Tom Homan touched on recent attacks on federal immigration agents – including one at

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that the flooding left 101 people missing statewide, including 97 people in Kerr County. Authorities would continue to search for those missing and identify the victims, Abbott said, advising it can take a few days and suggesting that number could be revised down.