Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick. Phelan won by 366 votes, according to unofficial returns. Full Story
The high-stakes race pitted an established Republican lawmaker against a right-wing candidate who had Attorney General Ken Paxton’s backing. Full Story
Furman won the Republican nomination in a runoff against Lazaro Garza. Cuellar’s criminal charges have suddenly made it a high-profile race. Full Story
At least 76 polling places in four counties closed after the weather left hundreds of thousands of North Texans without power. Full Story
Jaden Edison comes to us from the nonprofit Connecticut Mirror. He will take on one of The Texas Tribune’s most urgent and high-profile beats. Full Story
At the three-day convention, delegates moved the needle further to the right, preaching Christian nationalism and approving rules that would give them unprecedented control of elections. Full Story
Get The Texas Tribune’s coverage of election results for the 2024 primary runoff elections, which includes the Texas Legislature and more. Full Story
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election. Full Story
The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Full Story
The storms spawned a tornado that overturned heavy recreational vehicles and shut down an interstate near Dallas. Full Story
Short of an immediate statewide response, Texans who lost homes and livestock are taking matters into their own hands to better prepare their property for a wildfire. Full Story
The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.” Full Story
A 2019 law banned schools from suspending homeless students from school grounds but didn’t include money for enforcement. Full Story
George was backed by outgoing GOP chair Matt Rinaldi, who ushered in a Republican civil war and oversaw staffing cuts and drops in fundraising. Full Story
The lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people. Full Story
In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds. Full Story
Phelan’s foe Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to stop giving Democrats a say in the speaker election. Full Story
Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season. Full Story
One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind. Full Story
The court ruled that MRG Medical filed its lawsuit against the news organizations past the statute of limitations. Full Story
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