In a dramatic exercise of his coveted endorsement, Trump is backing all the Republican state lawmakers who voted for Gov. Greg Abbott’s priority bill on school vouchers and who are seeking reelection.

Mr. Trump said his administration was working with state and local officials and that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be arriving in Texas shortly. DHS oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens of young campers and scores of others in Kerr County on the Fourth of July.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his official proclamation announcing a special legislative session. Texas lawmakers will be back in Austin starting on July 21. The session, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC,

Ohio Gov. DeWine sent state troopers and specialized K-9 teams to Central Texas to assist with search, rescue and recovery operations following catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July holiday.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sees its budget increase sixfold as it prepare to take responsibility for the troubled state lottery.

Texas State began the game on an incredibly high note, as they scored three consecutive touchdowns to take a 21-7 lead late in the first half following an opening drive touchdown from the Sun Devils.

The Texas State Aquarium expects record visitor numbers during its 35th anniversary this Fourth of July weekend.