Texas Governor

Richard Coke, the 15th governor of Texas, is a pivotal and controversial figure in post-Civil War Texas. Rosser Newton has written a book about his ancestor called “Richard Coke: Texan.”

Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will compete to be Texas' governor in November. Both parties will head to a run-off for the attorney general's seat.

Former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke launched his cross Texas campaign trail in San Antonio.

In a Twitter Spaces chat hosted by NPR, the actor discussed his potential run for Texas governor, where he fits — or doesn't — on the political party spectrum, abortion, Amazon unions and more.

A new study by the Texas Comptroller estimates that military installations contributed at least $123.6 billion to the Texas economy in 2019, and supported…

As Texas continues to relax its protective shutdown measures, attractions such as zoos, aquariums and amusement parks are starting to reopen in a limited…

On March 23, Texas Governor Abbott issued an order postponing all elective operations and procedures that are not “immediately medically necessary,"…

As Texans practice social distancing and businesses close down to limit the spread of coronavirus, some religious facilities remain open for worship.The…

The Trump administration issued an executive order in September that required organizations that help resettle refugees in the U.S. to get permission from…

Early voting in Texas’ primary elections begins Feb. 20, and the Democratic candidates for governor are making their rounds across the state. Six…