Andrew Schneider

More than 160 faith leaders from across the state of Texas have signed an open letter to public school board members and charter school governing bodies, urging them not to adopt rules carving out time for prayer and Bible readings. The letter comes with ... See more

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the race for Texas governor, made a campaign swing through Houston this week. She faces a steep financial challenge in her effort to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, the three-term ... See more

The marquee election on the ballot this year in Texas is for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is running for a fifth term. While no Democrat has won statewide in Texas in more than 30 years, Cornyn's seat is an especially toug... See more

The Republican Party of Texas — joined by Chip Hunt, a party precinct chair in Potter County — is suing Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to force the state to close its open primary election system. The effort is raising concerns among disability advo... See more

The Republican Party of Texas — joined by Chip Hunt, a party precinct chair in Potter County — is suing Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to force the state to close its open primary election system. The effort is raising concerns among disability advo... See more