For readers in Texas, this page covers election results, state legislation, government policy and civic affairs. Reporting follows actions taken by elected officials and the debates occurring within the state government.
The federal government has intervened in a five-year-old Texas Medicaid fraud case seeking $1.8 billion from the reproductive health provider.
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Should the federal government take over state lawsuits against Planned Parenthood?
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Do you believe local school marching bands play a vital role in your community's identity?
The East Texas bands secured top honors at the UIL state competition held at McLane Stadium.
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Should Texas limit the governor's emergency powers during declared emergencies?
Texas Republican lawmaker Brian Harrison asks the governor to call a special session before Gina Hinojosa takes office.
Classrooms across Texas are displaying the Ten Commandments under a law passed last year, while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to take up a challenge.
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Should federal immigration enforcement in Texas continue even if state leaders oppose it?
The president said federal immigration enforcement will continue in Texas even under the state's incoming Democratic governor, Gina Hinojosa.
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Do you think Texas is headed in the right direction under current state leadership?
Texas State Representative Brian Harrison keeps his seat as Democrats score broad victories across the state.
Reporting here centers on legislative sessions, election campaigns, executive orders and local governance matters. It ranges from the capital to the rural counties that anchor the state's civic life. Shifts in public opinion and the implementation of new laws are core features of the state's political landscape. Legislative outcomes and voter participation remain the most recurring subjects throughout every election cycle.
