The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Tom Homan Accepts Texas Land for Border Security Amid Rising Tensions Over Federal Immigration Policies

Homan's acceptance of 1,400 acres for border operations marks a step in Texas' push for increased immigration enforcement.

Latin Times · Dec 13, 2024

Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Includes 5-Year Mandatory HODL Provision

Texas has followed in the footsteps of Pennsylvania as State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione introduced the bill to the state's House Thursday and filed the proposed legislation during an X Spaces.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Spacex Requests To Turn Starbase Site Into Texas City

SpaceX proposes to establish Starbase in South Texas as a city to support its workforce and operations.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Texas Republican Seeks to Ban Sex Toys from Pharmacies to Keep Kids from 'Being Exposed to Obscene Devices While Shopping for Toothpaste'

A Republican lawmaker from Texas has voiced her concerns regarding the presence of sex toys and sexually explicit items within common grocery stores and supermarkets such as Walmart and Target.

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024

Will Texas Finally Wind Down Border Security Spending?

Top state officials have already made promises that, under Trump, money can be shifted to education. But that didn’t happen last time.

Texas Observer · Dec 12, 2024

Colin Allred Raised Over $100 Million To Unseat Ted Cruz In Texas; It Wasn't Enough

Both candidates jointly raised almost $193 million, making it the most expensive Senate race in the U.S. Cruz ended up winning by over eight percentage points

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024

Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found

At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2024

A South Texas lawmaker's 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school

Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2024

More Migrants Drowned Trying To Cross The Border Than Reported As Texas Cracked Down On Immigration: Report

An investigation reveals 1,107 migrant drownings from 2017-2023, with rising fatalities near Eagle Pass

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker

Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2024