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The political downfall of Ken Paxton

How did one of the most resilient Republicans in Texas politics lose a longstanding base? We’ll look at the anatomy of Ken Paxton’s political implosion.As we continue to

Tim Heidecker talks InfoWars parody, ‘On Cinema’ Texas tour

Elon Musk bet big on Texas Republicans — and lost big. Now with Democrats taking power, what comes next?Same goes for the border wall. After the midterms in Texas, what,

Texas Extra: Prairieland 22 Episode 3

As the trial date arrives, friends and family gather outside the courthouse in protest of the arrest of the Prairieland defendants and the ongoing criminal proceedings. B

How Clayton Tucker prepares to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is promising an education overhaul, but what will that mean for state takeovers of failing school districts? We’ll talk with Michael Hardy wh

Lawmakers file bills on Medicaid, data centers, THC and more

Nearly 1,300 bills were filed in the Texas House and Senate as lawmakers began preparing for the 2027 legislative session, with Democrats reviving a push to expand Medica

Why Texas Republican voters broke with their party

After a historic Election Day last week, more history is set to be made in the Texas House of Representatives: Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the fir

Nathan Johnson lays out his plans as Texas attorney general

Promising bipartisanship, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa talks transitions and first steps for her administration. As she promised when she spoke with us before election da

How Texas’ Democratic sweep could change the state’s political identity

A bolt from the blue: Many Texans are still trying to absorb the implications of the midterms, but now a clearer picture is forming of what happened. It appears turnout m

How Texas Democrats scored historic wins across the state

For more than three decades, Republicans ruled Texas politics. This morning, that era is over.Historic gains for Texas Democrats — a political earthquake has shaken the L

Midterm Election Day arrives as Texans head to the polls

It’s Election Day and all eyes are on Texas with several races polls are showing could come down to the wire. We’ll check in with our reporters across the state. We’ll al

Texas hemp shops turn frustration into political action

The race for a U.S. Senate seat from Texas is the most talked-about ballot contest, but how much real-world impact can the winner actually have? Other stories on this day

How Texas earned its place in horror movie history

On this last day of early voting, one thing is for certain: Texas will have a new attorney general. We’ll have a look at who’s in the running and why it matters so much.

Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta

Could control of the Lone Star State come down to turnout in smaller Texas cities? A look at dueling rallies in Lubbock and what they add up to. Other stories we’re track

Texas Extra: Prairieland 22 Episode 2

The Prairieland defendants lawyer up as America reacts to the shooting – and the shooting of a prominent conservative activist. Meanwhile, Trump’s Justice Department prep

What changed for women in Texas politics after Ann Richards

It’s been three decades since Texas had a Democratic governor — or a female one. We’ll have a conversation looking at what we can learn from when Ann Richards held the of

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders form a union

With just a week to go before Election Day, a look at how the governor’s race will make history no matter who wins. Also, how the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders got a raise

Mysterious transgender mailers prompt criminal investigation in West Texas

An attempt to empower LGBTQ+ students or a bid to agitate Texas voters ahead of election day? A Republican district attorney in West Texas has opened a criminal investiga

Gina Hinojosa makes her case for Texas governor

On the eve of the midterms, Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa is running neck and neck with incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in many polls. Hinojosa joins us on to

Texas women bring homegrown horror to ‘Beneath the Bluebonnets’

Record voter registration numbers point to what appear to be new records set in early voting. What do they tell us about the midterms in Texas?Also, Meta blocks an Instag

Texas Extra: The Prairieland 22 Episode 1

The Prairieland 22 is a podcast from our partners at KERA News and NTX Now. We’re sharing these episodes Wednesday nights. Episode 1: “4th of July Party!” July 4, 2025. A