A new report on a poll from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs is giving insights into how Texans may ...

Texas Republicans are moving quickly to pass their economic and social priorities through the Legislature, but the party is far from unified, and the best example of GOP factions is the uneasy ...

A new study reveals Texans' views on the 2024 elections, proposed reforms and more. It showed strong support for citizenship ...

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Texans give generally high marks to election administration across the state, with 91% saying elections in their home county ...

This legislative session, Texas needs to reign in property tax increases, attract home insurance providers and continue adding power to the state grid, Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact in a ...

A study published by the University of Houston found that a majority of Texas surveyed supported stronger gun safety laws.

After meeting with President Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott demanded an $11 billion reimbursement for border security expenditures, highlighting the state’s investment in a border wall, military ...

With an executive order, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs in an apparent echo of federal policies instituted by Republican President Donald Trump in ...

President Donald Trump’s end of diversity, equity and inclusion language in federal agencies has caused U.S. health data to be removed or not be updated. Medical experts warn that the ...

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an agreement with the Trump administration to give immigration power to the Texas National Guard, allowing soldiers to arrest and help deport ...

Trump says Chinese fentanyl is meandering through Canada and Mexico before entering the U.S. at our northern and southern ...