House spending records show Rep. Don Davis billed $2,315 for taxi and rideshare charges on the same day he toured Eagle Pass border facilities, pushing trip costs near $9,800.

President Trump and Texas officials hailed a plan for a new refinery at the Port of Brownsville. Company claims a $300B impact but partner confirmations and permits are still pending.

State House Republicans launched a 'Sharia Free Texas' caucus in Austin, echoing a federal effort and drawing swift criticism from civil‑rights groups. The move follows heightened security concerns in the state.

Three McAllen mariachi students and their parents were detained by ICE, prompting condemnation from Rio Grande Valley leaders. Organizers say the family passed a credible‑fear screening and had complied with court requirements.

Texas will let businesses use federal bonus‑depreciation rules to write off eligible equipment faster, lowering franchise‑taxable margins on the 2026 report.

A new TelevisaUnivision/Harris Poll of 526 Texas Hispanic voters finds inflation, health care and housing top concerns — and many say politicians take them for granted.

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 5 in Edinburg over whether Starbase can close Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 for SpaceX launches.

Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew his 2026 reelection bid on March 5 after admitting an affair with a former aide who later died by self-immolation; a House ethics probe is now underway.

John Messinger won the Place 9 Republican primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Alison Fox and Thomas Smith will face a May runoff for Place 3.

Margie Gonzales says a $50M lawsuit against her is meant to silence a witness after a state-led vote‑harvesting probe that produced multiple indictments.

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary and will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in November. Her campaign ran on schools, health care and anti-corruption themes.

Republican and Democratic primary ballots included party‑authored propositions this week — 10 for GOP and 13 for Democrats — offering a roadmap for party priorities even though the items aren't laws.

Boerne ISD trustees voted 6-1 to pursue a voluntary daily prayer and religious-reading period under a 2025 state law. The vote starts a local process to draft rules ahead of the 2026-27 school year.