Texas lawmakers have unanimously voted to send H.B. 2000 - better known as Audrii’s Law - to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.

Six people in a rural Texas county have been indicted in a widening elections investigation led by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

Another round of storms and heavy rain are going to move into the Houston area for this afternoon and evening

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

The Storm Prediction Center upgraded our severe threat for Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as storms are likely to fire up as we kick off the weekend.

The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis.

The legislation, which won unanimous approval in both chambers, was written following the state’s historic Panhandle wildfires last year.

Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.

Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is advancing through the Legislature.

The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.

A Texas family is turning their heartbreak into action after the tragic loss of their daughter, Louise Wilson, in a road rage shooting. As lawmakers consider House Bill 2621, which would require state-operated roadway cameras to record and archive footage, the Wilsons are speaking out in hopes of preventing future tragedies. Their painful journey reflects a broader issue, and they believe this proposed law could help bring justice to families like theirs. Read about their fight for safer roads and a system that supports those left behind.

This weekend, more than 5,000 cyclists will hit the road for the Texas MS 150 Bike ride, all in an effort to raise awareness and money to help those battling multiple sclerosis. We met two of this year's participants and learn more about their very personal connections to this cause.

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The Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico.

The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned in the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into large jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year and threats from some lawmakers to shut it down.

There’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.

For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

In a heartfelt discussion with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd on her new podcast, Meghan shared her story alongside insights into their shared experiences with this challenging condition.

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

The Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.

Authorities did not say how the individuals arrested in Hays County may be tied to the Venezuelan gang. It was also unclear what criminal charges people may face, though drugs were seized.

The legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.

An advocacy group called Make Texans Healthy Again (MHTA) praised the move by the Texas Senate in a news release as a way to keep people from using food stamps to buy soda, candy or other “ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.”

Several bills have been filed in the Texas House and Senate this legislative session aimed at addressing the problem of truancy in Texas.

A strong storm system is moving across Texas this afternoon bringing waves of heavy downpours

Some health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.

The Texas senate has passed a bill that would expand death penalty eligibility for individuals convicted of murdering children.

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has launches an online, interactive map that shows where people can go to either acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN).

Homeowners in Houston are increasingly considering battery backup systems to mitigate the inconvenience of power outages.

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her.

In a post on Facebook, State Rep. Pat Curry said the bill he filed, HB 4938, was done so as a mechanism to bring TPWD to the table to discuss proposed regulations on the deer breeding industry in Texas.

According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds are burning in a few states in the South.

The winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.

A Texas House Representative has filed a bill to rename a part of a busy Central Texas highway after President Donald Trump.

A second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.

The mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old murder victim, is advocating in Austin for Senate Bill 990, which seeks to expand death penalty eligibility to include all child victims between the ages of 10 and 15 in Texas.

The top seeds continued to roll in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, including UCLA, South Carolina and TCU.

HB 4938, if passed, would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and transfer its functions to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety.

Lawmakers debated on House Bill 3, which would create an education savings account for families to spend taxpayer money on private tuition.

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.

The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.

Let's celebrate the memory of former mayor Turner by sharing your most cherished moments and photos with him.

Uber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city.

Texas wide receiver didn't break the 40-yard dash combine record, as he had predicted, but did reach the fastest wide receiver top speed at combine and ran an official 4.39 40-yard dash

Joe Gibbs knows quite a lot about what it takes to win a championship.

With approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.

Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.

College football’s annual rite of spring seems to be withering.

A proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.

On an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.

Kevin Durant went back to the Bay Area last weekend.

Mikayla Blakes is The Associated Press women's college basketball player of the week.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is prepared as best as it can possibly be going into its second freeze of the year.

Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.

Madison Booker scored 16 points and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday.

Madison Booker is The Associated Press women's college basketball player of the week.

Madison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.

A Texas State Representative from North Texas has filed a bill to make “jugging” a new category of criminal offense.

Texas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.

What a way to kick off the week! We got to know the guys from Austin-based band "JunkBunny."They band has Houston roots and they're known for their good vibes. Watch the video player above to learn more about how they overcame some major obstacles to bounce back and start their journey to "Starting Over"

Israeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.

The SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.

A massive apartment building boom in the Austin-Round Rock region has driven rents downward, real estate experts and housing advocates have said.

People all across Houston are bundling up and prepping their homes ahead of the anticipated cold weather in southeast Texas this week. With a Winter Storm Watch already in place, Houstonians have been advised to be ready for low temperatures, frigid winds, and yes, even some snow.

Experts believe the Texas power grid has improved its resilience since the February 2021 winter storm, but uncertainties remain, especially at the neighborhood level.

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised “unnecessary” security risks.

As the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first day lawmakers could file.

The 89th Texas Legislature is kicking off with a $194.6 billion budget for 2026-27, marking a slight decrease from previous years.

It’s safe to say that 2024 was a prosperous year for Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.

The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the Lone Star State.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.

Scattered storms are hitting parts of SE Texas as a cold front pushes through Wednesday.

The Texas defense seems to have built a big burnt orange wall at the goal line.

The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.

The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown.

Senate Bill 3, which will be carried by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, will ban all forms of THC if passed.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) lead meteorologist told board members the pattern this winter appears more likely to support an extreme cold event.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) has taken over collections for TxTag users.

One of the best things about Houston is there is always something to do in the city. Whatever your interests are, there's a place for you and you’ll never get bored.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has released its report on CenterPoint Energy’s response to Hurricane Beryl.

Quinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.

Dallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.

The finalists for the 51st Lombardi Award, which honors exceptional football performance and character, include two athletes from Texas colleges: Kelvin Banks Jr. from the University of Texas and Nic Scourton from Texas A&M University, both with roots near Houston.

The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.

"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."

Looking to try out a new gig? Tesla might have the perfect opening for you.

The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.

The U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.

From its French origins to Texas BBQ, discover how the MICHELIN Guide made its way to the Lone Star State.