"It’s James Talarico who decided to bring the Bible into this election," Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick reportedly said.

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas early Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court documents.

About 50% of Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's fundraising came from out-of-state donors, according to campaign finance records.

A federal judge blocked a lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue on free speech rights.

Texas is often first to introduce proposed legislation that is copied by other conservative states or picked up by national candidates.

Attendees were warned to expect a "larger than life surprise," with a message urging aisles be kept clear.

*A Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole supervisor has been fired after making inflammatory social media comments about Karmelo Anthony and the family of slain teenager Austin Metcalf, according to officials.

Republican delegates to their party's state convention are seeking to steer their candidates and officeholders farther to the right on their priority issues.