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Texas news covers state government, elections, the energy sector, business, immigration and civic affairs across the Lone Star State. Reporting reaches Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth and El Paso.

Politics

Live Poll

Should state officials be allowed to shut down nonprofits that criticize their policies?

Immigration

Paxton Drops Lawsuit Seeking to Shut Down FIEL

Texas withdrew its claims against the Houston immigrant-rights group, barring the state from refiling the same case.

Paxton Drops Lawsuit Seeking to Shut Down FIEL

Elections

Bill Would Swap Confederate Heroes Day for Election Day

Finance

Insurance

AM Best Revises Texas Farm Bureau Outlook to Stable

AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) for members of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Group, with its outlook now stable.

AM Best Revises Texas Farm Bureau Outlook to Stable

Crime

Criminal Justice

Texas Court Earns Centers of Excellence Recognition

The 181st District Court and Judge Titiana Frausto are recognized by the Texas Judicial Council through its Centers of Excellence Program.

Lifestyle

Fishing

Bassmaster Names Texas Anglers to All-State Team

Brenden Gallier of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School is one of two Texas anglers named to Bassmaster's 2026 All-State Fishing Team.

Bassmaster Names Texas Anglers to All-State Team

Business

Live Poll

Do you think healthcare access in your area is getting better?

Philanthropy

UTHealth Houston Unveils Larger Mobile Health Clinic

The new unit more than doubles the capacity of its predecessor for free care in South Texas border communities.

UTHealth Houston Unveils Larger Mobile Health Clinic

Coverage here runs across the legislature and the governor's office, statewide elections, the courts and the energy, technology and agricultural industries that make Texas one of the country's largest and most varied economies. Reporting extends through Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth and El Paso and the smaller cities and rural communities across a state larger than many countries. Texas's long border with Mexico makes immigration, trade and cross-border economic activity among the most consequential recurring subjects in state news. The electric grid's structure and its performance under extreme weather conditions have become a central and ongoing subject in state infrastructure and energy policy coverage.

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