Montgomery County could add new regulations for roadside live animal vendors, following the passage of new Texas legislation ...

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race ...

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The Texas Legislature passed several bills meant to make it easier to get more housing built in cities across the state. Here is a look at some of the key bills that were passed.

On May 30, 2025, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (“TRAIGA”). TRAIGA ...

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough ...

Big cuts are still likely on the way to the federal food stamps, but the U.S. Senate has rolled back some of the more aggressive work requirements the U.S. House was trying to add to the program.

Former Dallas-area congressman Colin Allred has launched a bid to run for John Cornyn's Senate seat in the 2026 election.

Allred, who lost his 2024 Senate bid against Sen. Ted Cruz, reenters an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates from both parties, including incumbent Republican ...

NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by ...