
Inauguration bromance: Trump praises Abbott as he promises deportations, more miles of border wall
by Matt Hennie
| January 20, 2025
President Donald Trump lavished praise on Gov. Greg Abbott at the inauguration for his efforts at the border, pledging to send troops and build more miles of the border wall.

Texas’ new top cop pledges to secure southern border with Mexico
by Matt Hennie
| December 3, 2024
Col. Freeman Martin was sworn in as the state's top cop on Monday, becoming the 14th director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Author of Texas abortion ban blames everyone but his law for women’s deaths
by Matt Hennie
| November 15, 2024
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.

How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles
| November 7, 2024
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From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close. Every election, voters cast their ballots to have a say in the governments that pass and implement the many policies that shape their lives. But democratic participation doesn’t have to end […]

‘We don’t quit’: Where Texas Democrats can find hope in bleak election results
by Matt Hennie
| November 6, 2024
Democrats hoped to make more progress across the state on Tuesday, but fell short thanks to a stronger than expected showing by Republicans.