Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune
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For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state. -
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally. -
Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market. -
Gov. Greg Abbott had opened two such sites as he surged thousands of DPS troopers and Guard members to the Texas-Mexico border. -
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage. -
The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can't be totally eliminated, putting him at odds with Gov. Greg Abbott. -
Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month. -
Texans will decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution and vote in special elections for Congress and the state Senate. -
Critics accuse Cornyn of capitulating to Democrats’ gun control demands — even though the bill largely did not restrict gun owner’s existing rights. -
The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.
