Allen's mayoral contest and several local races are on the ballot May 2; polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and early voting showed strong turnout in Collin County.

The DOJ asked a Fort Worth court to compel Rhode Island Hospital to produce records on pediatric gender care, saying the hospital provided only a six‑page response to a wide HIPAA subpoena.

A TPOR poll finds James Talarico narrowly ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, powered by voters of color and independents. The results sharpen focus on a May 26 GOP runoff.

A D.C. Circuit panel ruled Oncor could fire a utility worker who testified to the Texas Senate about smart‑meter safety, reversing the NLRB's earlier finding.

Republican groups resurfaced classroom‑era posts from James Talarico and framed them as evidence of poor judgment; his campaign says the posts were taken out of context.

City Manager Kim Tolbert ordered a freeze on most hiring, nonessential spending and travel after a memo warned of a multimillion‑dollar general‑fund shortfall.

DOJ moved to dismiss its appeal, preserving a preliminary injunction that keeps ATF’s "engaged in the business" rule blocked for the states that sued while the case returns to district court.

Forest Hill will pay roughly $380,000 to its fired city manager as a police captain steps in as interim and the council meets tonight.

At a Grapevine GOP gathering, AG Ken Paxton said Sen. John Cornyn "is not a Trump guy," sharpening tensions ahead of a May 26 runoff and a possible Trump endorsement.

Baylor will host a Turning Point USA stop at Waco Hall on April 22 while student groups stage an 'All Are Neighbors' counterevent. The paired programs have prompted safety planning and denominational pushback.

A federal appeals court cleared a major hurdle for Texas' classroom Ten Commandments law, allowing posters to stay up while legal challenges continue.

Domingo Garcia says Dallas County canceled his voter registration after state records flagged him as deceased; he’s requested a hearing to clear his name.

Cornyn's campaign accused Ken Paxton of cutting a 'sweetheart' plea in the Adam Hoffman case, a new flashpoint as the May 26, 2026 GOP runoff approaches. The move has prompted outcry from Cornyn's team and questions about prosecutorial discretion.