Musk's lobbyists spent thousands to wine and dine elected officials. But exactly how they accomplished Musk's goals is more of a mystery.

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in state sexual assault laws.

Sixteen Texas families filed the case against multiple school districts across the state, asserting Senate Bill 10 violates the First Amendment.

While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in most polls in the Republican Senate primary. But a recent poll on the 2026 general election shows former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, within striking distance of beating Paxton if he ends up being the GOP candidate.

The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.

The lawsuit says Senate Bill 10 "unconstitutionally pressures students into religious observance, reverence, and adoption of the state's mandated religious scripture."

The bill garnered bipartisan support after a state study found remote work didn't decrease productivity. The law goes into effect Sept. 1.

A judge found the Hays County Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by not allowing enough public input on the bond. It's unclear clear whether the county will appeal.

Senate Bill 22 will go into effect starting Sept. 1. Lobbying in support of increased film incentives brought star power to the state Capitol, with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson making appearances.