AUSTIN — Democratic Fort Worth union leader Taylor Rehmet was sworn in Thursday as Texas’ newest state senator for a Tarrant County district many thought he would never win. Rehmet’s upset win in a north Tarrant County district that voted for Trump by 17 points in 2024 sent shockwaves across the nation.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas on Thursday urged supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico, who is riding a burst of wider attention in the race’s pivotal final stretch over his unaired interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert.

With less than two weeks before the March 3 primary, Texas Sen. John Cornyn may be worse shape than he was four months ago.

The Texas Panhandle continues to face critical fire weather—strong winds and very low humidity—driving rapid fire growth.

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Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.

Federal judge declared mistrial after defense attorney wore civil rights T-shirt during jury selection for alleged ICE shooting case in Texas court.