A Houston IT worker says ICE agents boxed in his truck on Jan. 1, asked for his Social Security number and left after he began recording the encounter.

State Sen. José Menéndez asked Gov. Greg Abbott to halt ICE operations in Texas, citing detention deaths, family separations and arrests at immigration hearings.

County leaders warn House Bill 26 could push more contract‑patrol costs onto Harris County and squeeze an already tight budget. Officials say careful planning is needed.

Copies of HISD's executive contracts show 13 cabinet members get $30,000 bonuses plus travel and cellphone allowances and waivers tied to termination.

Dozens at a Jan. 27 City Council meeting were denied public comment and left chanting after the mayor adjourned hours early. Protesters demanded limits on HPD ties to ICE.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues nurse practitioner Debra Lynch for allegedly shipping abortion pills into Texas through her organization, Her Safe Harbor.

The article details the aftermath of the fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis, including protests, a federal probe, and political debates between Texas and Minnesota leaders over immigration enforcement.

Rep. McCaul calls for an investigation into Minneapolis incidents involving federal officers and consequent deaths, emphasizing the need for accountability and restraint to maintain public trust.

Abbott expanded Texas prohibited technologies list and named the Texas Cyber Command to lead further threat reviews.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire oversees the city's preparedness for a deep freeze, emphasizing safety and urging residents to avoid travel. No major emergencies or fatalities have been reported, with warming centers open for all.

Attorney General Paxton confirms that the Texas Comptroller's office can stop funding to private schools with suspected illicit ties, under the TEFA program.

Texas AG Paxton won a lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC, securing a judgment that halts their deceptive practices and forgives $6.8 million of veterans' debt.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott requests the cancellation of the Islamic Games of North America due to alleged terrorist ties, while Cy-Fair ISD states no current event agreements exist.