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Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.

Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill.

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

Paxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.

Supporters say the office will bring needed accountability to Texas universities, while faculty groups have said that, without due process protections, it is ripe for abuse.

The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

Austin's mayor clarified in a statement later Thursday that the troops would not be on the streets unless there was “emergency need.”

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Texans will choose their party's candidates for Congress, governor and many state offices in March. Tell us how we can help you learn about the candidates. The post What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections? appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Texas’ senior senator outraised his foes across his campaign operation, though some of the money is ineligible to be transferred to his main account. The post Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers. The post Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott appeared first on The Texas Tribune.