Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz were among those who gave Zelenskyy a standing ovation in 2022 when he spoke to the joint houses of Congress. Neither Zelenskyy nor his cause have changed — only the person in the Oval Office.

The Texas state legislature may soon consider whether transgender Texans can be charged with a felony for identifying as their preferred gender.

Hegar’s impending departure from the comptroller’s seat creates a rare opening for one of Texas’ coveted statewide offices.

Here’s how federal courts help determine the fate of controversial issues, such as immigration laws, in Texas and beyond.

EAGLE PASS, Texas — More than a year after Texas soldiers fenced off and locked out Border Patrol agents from accessing the United States-Mexico border as thousands of illegal immigrants surged across, state authorities have unchained the gate and reopened the door to their federal partners, the Washington Examiner has learned.

Fitchburg police say that Ruth Encarnacion and Isael Rivera were taken into custody, and the five children are in the custody of Texas Child Protective Services.

A missing Fitchburg woman and her five children were found safe in Texas. Ruth Encarnacion and Isael Rivera were both charged with custodial kidnapping of a minor. The children are now with Texas Child Protective Services.

A light, 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:33 p.m. Central time about 16 miles southwest of Ackerly, Tex., data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 4.7.

Authorities are warning those in some areas to avoid unnecessary travel because of poor visibility and slippery roads.