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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.4 billion in September, 11.5% more than in September 2025. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September. “Sales tax collections remain above prior-year levels, giving lawmakers reason to keep…

By Micheline Stephens Every day across America, children with spina bifida, adults with spinal cord injuries, and seniors with debilitating illnesses rely on catheters to perform one of the body’s most basic functions safely. For years, my company has helped many of these medically vulnerable people stay healthy at home. Most people never think about…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Oct 1, 2026 at 7:31pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Six months before the…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune November 7, 2025 A district court judge on Thursday ordered the Galveston Independent School District to display posters of the Ten Commandments in its public school classrooms. The school district’s leaders must comply with the order by Oct. 11, Galveston District Court Judge Jeth Jones ruled. Jones also scheduled…

By Zach Leggio, The Texas Tribune October 1, 2026 The Austin man shot by an ICE officer earlier this month underwent surgery Thursday morning and is now in recovery, according to U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and a statement from the man’s legal team. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan national working as a food delivery…

By Paul Cobler and María Méndez, The Texas Tribune October 2, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about the candidates running for statewide seats, The Texas Tribune is sharing information about the Republican, Democratic and third-party candidates. For more information on midterms and the voting process, check out our election resources here.  About…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune October 2, 2026 Dallas will keep more than 300 Flock Safety cameras originally slated for removal after the surveillance company paused certain agencies’ payments for the devices for 90 days, a move made in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s state funding freeze for the controversial cameras. At least two…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 2, 2026 The long-anticipated influx of GOP money to boost U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton has tilted the battle for airtime in Republicans’ favor less than three weeks before early voting begins in Texas. But in an election where both parties are desperate to win over Latino voters,…

BEAUMONT, Texas –A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Dashman Keith Crossley, 38, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison by U.S. District…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new licensing platform, RSD Connect is now live. The new online licensing platform modernizes how DPS’ Regulatory Services Division (RSD) licenses, oversees compliance and enforces regulations. Through RSD Connect, LTC customers can apply for, renew or check the status of their handgun license online, and instructors…