Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary and will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in November. Her campaign ran on schools, health care and anti-corruption themes.

A crowded primary unfolded March 3 in Texas’ 10th District after Rep. Michael McCaul stepped down. Chris Gober entered the race with the biggest fundraise and major endorsements.

Republican and Democratic primary ballots included party‑authored propositions this week — 10 for GOP and 13 for Democrats — offering a roadmap for party priorities even though the items aren't laws.

A 10-point blueprint from Texas Policy Research calls for phasing out school property taxes and tighter limits on local spending.

Uvalde CISD has named Dr. Juan Hinojosa interim superintendent as Ashley Chohlis prepares to leave for Pflugerville. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of district records and safety planning.

Montgomery County consolidated more than a dozen precincts ahead of Tuesday’s primary because of a poll worker shortage. Voters are being asked to confirm their polling locations.

Six Democrats are vying to replace James Talarico in Austin27s House District 50 in a primary that will be decided Tuesday. The field mixes labor-backed organizers, Capitol staffers and local attorneys.

Texas will stop SNAP benefits from buying candy and sweetened drinks starting April 1, 2026. Here’s what shoppers and retailers need to know.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has served investigative demands on three North Texas firms accused of using “ghost” offices to sponsor H‑1B workers. The probe follows a statewide freeze and viral reporting about empty worksites.

Proposed state rules would raise retail hemp fees from $150 to $20,000 and could force out small shops across Texas.

A federal appeals court has vacated the injunction blocking Texas’s SB 12 and sent the case back to district court, clearing the way for the law to take effect March 18. Advocates say they will keep fighting in the courts.

County staff propose paying providers to hold subsidized slots and to expand care outside 9–5, aiming to help parents who work nontraditional hours.

The Texas Comptroller moved certification power away from Austin and retooled the state's HUB program as VetHUB, narrowing eligibility to service‑disabled veterans.