A rule requiring paid sick leave for workers takes effect Thursday in Dallas. Activists are watching.

Julián Castro’s unconventional campaign manager wants “to run a campaign that will make him proud”

Conservative group sues to block Dallas’ paid sick-leave ordinance

Implementation of San Antonio paid sick leave requirement delayed amid court fight

State Sen. Royce West enters Democratic primary to challenge John Cornyn

Texas lawmaker files bill to allow donations of diapers, other goods to migrant kids in Border Patrol facilities

“It’s like they’re frightened to talk to me”: Texas campaign workers of color face harassment, discrimination in the field

People want to donate diapers and toys to children at Border Patrol facilities in Texas. They're being turned away.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs several school safety bills in wake of shooting at Santa Fe High

Texas to hold hearing on Sandra Bland's arrest following release of new cellphone video

Paid sick-leave ordinances likely survived the Texas Legislature. But businesses still want to kill them.

Texas expansion of medical cannabis nears finish line after Senate approval

Texas Senate passes bill to give more teachers access to guns in classrooms

Texas school safety measures expanded with House amendments to sweeping legislation

Texas House passes bill allowing handgun owners to carry weapons in church

Texas medical marijuana expansion gains steam in Senate, even after previous stonewalling

How Santa Fe rebuilt itself in the year after a school shooting