After the Uvalde school shooting, Texas lawmakers passed new laws expanding armed campus security, emergency response ...

The head of the state law enforcement commission points to two key bills that have changed how officers train and how often.

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has released a statement after multiple bills he introduced were signed into law by President ...

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A proposal would create national concealed carry reciprocity, effectively allowing residents of permitless carry states like ...

It seems like life is moving so quickly here in Texas as we kick off 2026, it’s difficult to keep up with all the changes.

As the new year begins, the race for U.S. Senate in Texas is emerging as one of the most consequential political contests ...

The first criminal trial related to the slow police response to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is set to begin ...

Uvalde CISD Chief Arredondo and school officer Adrian Gonzales are indicted on child endangerment and abandonment charges.

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Here’s a look at some of the most important political figures, other than President Donald Trump, to keep an eye on in 2026.