Forrest Wilder

The three-term governor has so far proven unbeatable, even by the likes of Democratic star candidate Beto O’Rourke. Here’s why a state legislator thinks she’s the one to take him on.

The former Speaker of the House kicked his own ass, Chuck Norris–style.

Months before the Central Texas floods, the National Weather Service selected a meteorologist to embed with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, but they never assumed the job.

The Legislature passed a measure to help save the iconic watering hole and Hays County’s dwindling aquifer. Then Greg Abbott vetoed it.

Greg Abbott says looking for blame is “loser” talk. An in-depth look suggests multiple compounding failures.

Governor Greg Abbott faces a tough choice between warring factions of his party on whether or not to sign the ban.

The story of Miriam Adelson’s failed bet to legalize gambling—and the right-wing activists and megadonors who stood in her way.

Lawmakers of both parties agree that Texas is running out of water. One Lubbock Republican is crusading to revive a failed 1960s solution.

Mark Melton’s work defending tenants against illegal evictions was valuable and cost-efficient, but it has upset the wrong people.

Ross Gomez was fishing for crappie when he hooked the catch of a lifetime.