Texas declined participation in the federal Summer EBT program, citing implementation challenges and existing commitments, affecting food support for low-income families.

Sylvester Turner wins the nomination to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District as a Democrat, following the death of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Harris County's 2022 election review found no fraud, but charged ex-employee Darryl Blackburn with theft and tampering for mishandling ballot paper, attributed to personal gain, not political motives.

Darryl George appeals against his school district's hair policy, citing conflict with the CROWN Act, as the legal battle includes a sex discrimination claim but not racial discrimination.

Attorney General Ken Paxton's office spending on voter fraud cases is questioned after reports show minimal prosecutions despite millions allocated to the effort.

Erica Lee Carter is running for her late mother's, Sheila Jackson Lee's, U.S. House seat to continue her legacy after her passing from pancreatic cancer.

DA Kim Ogg will announce charges linked to the 2022 Harris County elections after a Texas Rangers probe, involving a county official charged with theft and tampering.

The Texas AG is investigating CenterPoint Energy for alleged misconduct during Hurricane Beryl, which caused widespread outages. Lawmakers are pushing for operational improvements from the utility company.

The race for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's seat has Houston veterans and newcomers competing, with ex-Mayor Sylvester Turner a key candidate despite calls for fresher leadership reflective of demographic shifts.

Texas university students returning to campus continue facing tension over pro-Palestinian protests amid accusations of antisemitism and First Amendment concerns.

Erica Lee Carter is considering running for her late mother, Sheila Jackson Lee's congressional seat in Houston, while other family members endorse ex-Mayor Turner for the role.

A heated Harris County Commissioners Court meeting ended with disputes, particularly between Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia, as well as tension among other members.

Judge Brown dismissed most claims in a lawsuit over a student's dreadlocks but kept a sex discrimination claim, as the school defends its grooming policy.