Gina Hinojosa invoked Winter Storm Uri to accuse Gov. Greg Abbott of protecting energy companies that profited during the 2021 blackout.

Early voting in Denton County runs Feb. 17–27 with varied hours and 55 early voting centers ahead of the March 3 primary.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued CBR Systems, alleging the company used deceptive, emotional sales to push costly private cord‑blood storage on parents. The AG seeks penalties and an injunction.

A federal jury in Fort Worth awarded more than $600,000 to a former Tarrant County deputy after finding racial discrimination. The verdict follows claims he was retaliated against for reporting misconduct.

Adrian Tijerina will become Red Oak's new police chief on March 2 after a competitive search. A public meet‑and‑greet is scheduled for March 9.

Paxton ruled Feb. 12 that independent probes are required only when an inmate dies on jail grounds, reshaping how Tarrant County in‑custody deaths may be handled.

Dallas Police posted a remembrance for Officer Mitchell Penton on the fifth anniversary of his death; the driver who hit his patrol car was later convicted and given a 30‑year sentence.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed to intervene in Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board over her 2021 ivermectin treatment attempt.

At a Fort Worth forum Wednesday, GOP hopefuls for Tarrant County and state House seats debated immigration, redistricting and public safety ahead of the March 3 primary. Voters watched candidates try to stake out the suburban ground now in play.

Fort Worth approved an expanded partnership with ICE this week, reigniting debate over local policing and immigration enforcement. Activists warn the move could chill trust with police.

Grapevine council is moving to place a renewal of the half‑cent crime‑prevention sales tax before voters after officials flagged a multimillion‑dollar CCPD shortfall. The council favored a 20‑year extension and could put it on the May 2 ballot.

Dallas ISD trustees are set to vote Thursday on a $6.2 billion bond that would replace 26 campuses and add about 400 permanent classrooms.

The Texas Tribune consolidated candidate Q&As, ballot lookup tools and short videos into a free vote hub to help Texans navigate new maps before early voting.