Will Texas House Republicans face censure following Speaker vote? Can they legally be removed from primary ballot?

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

Judge David Newell told the Statesman that turnover on the court and the changing judicial system contributed to his decision not to stay on the bench

AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to widen control in the state Capitol fell short Tuesday after House lawmakers rejected its choice for the powerful speakership amid a Republican feud accelerated by the historic impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton .

Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

All 11 Fort Worth City Council seats are up for election this year. And residents are guaranteed at least one new face on council, after District 5’s Gyna Bivens announced she isn’t running for reelection after 12 years in the seat.

Collin County appointed a new elections administrator. The elections department has been praised as a model for running elections — but it still faces fraud accusations.

The filing window for Tyler City Council and school board elections opened Jan. 15 and closes on Feb. 14. Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria and submit applications on time to secure their place on the May 2025 ballot for city and school board elections.

Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

From Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to Chip Roy and Dan Crenshaw, an inside look at how Texas politicians relate to President Donald Trump.

The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and some Democrats who supported the winner.