Madlin Mekelburg

Planned Parenthood and Whole Woman’s Health clinics in the state have stopped performing abortions in cases where a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

Representatives of the Texas Medical Association did not speak against the bills during the legislative process.

The lawsuit argues that Gov. Greg Abbott violated the Texas Constitution by directing lawmakers to redraw political maps during a special session.

Dr. Alan Braid of San Antonio has been sued by a former lawyer from Arkansas and a “pro-choice plaintiff” from Illinois.

Former President Donald Trump criticized the audit announced last week by the Texas secretary of state’s office as a “weak risk-limiting” effort.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday prohibiting vaccine mandates by private employers and asked lawmakers to write a law to the same effect.

Democrats object to a ban for public health reasons and members of both parties are concerned about the government interfering with private business.

Texas Lawmakers approved a bill that would let voters decide whether to lower their property tax bills by increasing the state’s homestead exemption.

Dan Patrick wants Gov. Greg Abbott to task lawmakers with increasing penalties for voting illegally and with authorizing an audit of the 2020 election.

Cyrier has served in the Texas House since 2015, when he won a special election for his seat representing five counties to the east of Austin.

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert teased a run for Texas attorney general last week, but made it official late Monday. State Rep. Matt Krause is existing the race.

A CNN report says members of Congress investigating the Capitol attack believe Rick Perry advanced a plan to undermine the 2020 election results.

Looking to the 2022 election cycle, Texas Democrats are optimistic in the face of uphill battle to gain ground in GOP-controlled state.

In a hypothetical matchup, the poll found Republican Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O’Rourke by 10 percentage points.

Officials discussed widespread problems in the March primary contest during a congressional hearing about a new elections law in Texas.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated her support of Rep. Henry Cuellar, who is facing Jessica Cisneros in a runoff. The FBI raided his home recently.

Several Trump-endorsed candidates are vying for the GOP nomination in the May 24 runoff election, including Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The lawsuit argues that the Texas law is “blatantly unconstitutional” and makes a mockery of the court system.

President Donald Trump brought his American Freedom Tour to Austin on Saturday, where he touted his endorsements in several Texas primary elections.

Voting rights groups argued that the law is discriminatory against young voters.