Tarrant County says it still needs more than 200 election clerks and about two dozen judges ahead of the primary next Tuesday, pushing parties into last‑minute recruiting.

A Texas judge will decide whether DACA work permits can continue in Texas, putting tens of thousands of Dreamers and the employers who rely on them at risk.

Dallas ISD trustees took up a required vote Thursday on an optional daily prayer period under SB 11; district leaders signaled they would decline to adopt it. The debate pits state lawmakers against local officials over logistics and legal risk.

A Panola County judge denied Kenvue’s motion to dismiss Ken Paxton’s suit over Tylenol and pregnancy safety claims, keeping state consumer‑protection claims alive.

State police travel logs show Ken Paxton’s security detail cost taxpayers nearly $2.8M through Aug. 2025, with big bills for hotels, meals and overseas trips.

A district-level poll circulated by the Allred campaign puts Colin Allred well ahead of Rep. Julie Johnson as Texas’ March 3 primary approaches in Dallas.

Commissioners dissolved the volunteer purchasing board and elevated the top procurement role under the county administrator, prompting questions about independent oversight. The move reorganizes who signs off on contracts.

A Texas court directed Xcel to replace deteriorated utility poles in wildfire-prone Panhandle areas after the Smokehouse Creek blaze, setting tight inspection and replacement timelines.

Three Democrats — Buchwald, Burge and Ware — are vying to challenge Rep. Beth Van Duyne in suburban TX-24. Early voting runs through Friday and the incumbent holds a sizable fundraising lead.

A DNC economic packet released ahead of the State of the Union warns millions of Texans face higher costs, possible loss of food assistance and health coverage. Independent analyses show the state would be hit hard if premium subsidies or benefits change.

Amanda Crawford took office as Texas insurance commissioner amid soaring premiums and rejected claims. Advocates say tougher oversight is needed to fight a growing "insurance poverty."

A growing slate of union-backed candidates — from a steelworker to local House hopefuls — is running in Texas primaries as union ranks swell and outside money moves.

A federal judge temporarily paused parts of Texas’ SB 12 that would bar L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs in several districts. The order covers Houston, Katy and Plano while litigation proceeds.