The high court says Dallas, Houston, Austin and other cities improperly named the state of Texas as a defendant in a suit alleging telecom providers get an unlawful discount on the rates they pay to cities.

Public transportation and electric vehicles aren't always viable options for rural Americans looking to decrease their spending at the gas pump. West Texas has historically had some of the lowest gas prices in the state, but families are also feeling the pressure. With summer travel building demand, experts worry that serious relief will not be evident for quite some time.

The state has faced a backlog of large energy consumers who want to connect to the Texas power grid.

James Talarico says he's not vegan — but rising price of beef may force more Texans to give up meat.

A pipe releasing black liquid into the ditch was discovered in the first month of the plant's operation.

Nelson's office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.