Texans born with intersex traits worry law will dictate gender identity
House Bill 229, approved by Texas lawmakers last summer, defines men and women based on reproductive organs at birth and applies those definitions to state records.
House Bill 229, approved by Texas lawmakers last summer, defines men and women based on reproductive organs at birth and applies those definitions to state records.
Texas is considering higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance services, with state officials reviewing a proposal that providers say could improve access to emergency medical care, particularly in rural areas.
Houston is projected to exceed overtime budgets by more than $54 million across three city departments as officials grapple with a $127 million budget deficit, according to the office of City Controller Chris Hollins.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to nationalize elections in some parts of the United States drew a public response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the Constitution assigns election authority to the states.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will merge in a $58 billion all-stock deal, with the combined company to be headquartered in Houston and led by Devon CEO Clay Gaspar. The merger is expected to produce more than 1.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, generate $1 billion in annual cost savings and close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Texas conservative leaders joined a wave of online criticism following Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday, while Democratic officials and supporters praised the show’s message and cultural representation.
Merlis Wright said the persistent water has attracted mosquitoes and raised safety concerns. She first noticed the issue more than a year ago and contacted the city in hopes that crews could identify and fix the source.
The $49 million project will last approximately two years and includes widening Loop 338 and building an overpass at the intersection.
A new survey by the University of Houston finds the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race shaping up as highly competitive, with close margins in both party primaries and narrow leads in potential general election matchups.
Texas Tech University Professor Jeff Hanson, a mechanical engineering instructor known for his millions of YouTube views and close ties with students, is restarting his search for a kidney donor after a hopeful match was disqualified at the final stage.