Trey Martinez Fischer

The Republican party’s effort to gerrymander Texas to give them five additional seats in Congress took a blow this week when a federal court threw out their map. A federal judge said there was substantial evidence that the map was drawn to hurt minority voters. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.

There are now seven candidates vying to be the next Texas House speaker, but despite the crowded field, political experts believe the more conservative…

Texas Public Radio's "The Source" is hosting a series of forums with candidates leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. Early voting for the 2018…

On San Antonio’s West Side, seniors spin and sway with their dance partners inside the Lucky Ballroom on Callahan Road. In a corner some seniors line up…

Two San Antonio Democrats who beat each other up in an election to succeed state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, may be getting ready to face off again.Rep.…

AUSTIN — The national debate over religious objection laws roiled again Thursday in Texas, after Republican lawmakers abruptly pushed a new proposal on…

It’s up to the Texas legislature and other state leaders to get the state ready for the coming population explosion. Monday marks the midpoint of the 84th…

A bitter battle between two state representatives and friends ended last night, with José Menéndez upsetting Trey Martinez Fischer, to win the Texas…

After a tough night of watching election returns not go his way, State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer had a message for his supporters, and the newly minted…

AUSTIN — Special runoff elections on Feb. 17 will choose a new member of the Texas Senate and new representatives for two House districts.Gov. Greg Abbott…