A new slate of Texas laws is now in effect in 2026, bringing changes to immigration enforcement, business taxes, eviction procedures and government use of AI.

Laws affecting immigration enforcement, evictions, artificial intelligence and taxes are set to kick in on Jan. 1.

Bad air quality elevates risks for vulnerable groups, including older adults, children, and people with respiratory illnesses.

A renowned sea turtle expert in Texas is leaving her position after 37 years as Texas' coordinator for the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. But Dr. Donna Shaver says she didn't make the choice to leave.

In a majority opinion released Monday, Justice Scott Field wrote that Paxton overstepped his legal authority when he finalized the reporting rules in March. While state law allows the attorney general to request information from individual prosecutors, it does not authorize him to mandate permanent, across-the-board disclosures, he wrote.

One of Arch Manning's top weapons for the Texas Longhorns this season is officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

National Weather Service meteorologist Madi Gordon explains why it's so warm this month and how long the mild stretch will last.

John Cornyn is locked in a Senate reelection battle with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. But that's not the only contest that could get heated.