Texas House Democrats say they'll appeal $450,000+ fines for summer quorum break

Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.

Arctic cold front will bring ice and snow to Texas. Here’s what we know so far.

Confidence is increasing that an arctic cold front could bring Texas its coldest temperatures of the winter, as well as possible ice and snow.
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Governor Abbott activates state of emergency as most of Texas braces for severe winter weather

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.
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Austin weather: How to prepare for freezing temperatures in Central Texas

A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.

Freezing temps are expected for Southeast Texas on Sunday. Here's where.

While downtown Houston may stay a few degrees above freezing, a light freeze is expected for many areas just outside of the city.

Texas Governor Election 2026: Latest Polls

Source: Polls collected by The New York Times. Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are considered “select pollsters” by The Times, as long as they are conducting polls for nonpartisan sponsors.

Texas power grid faces test as wintry weather approaches

Texas has added batteries and new power plants since 2021, but one thing could still cause blackouts across the grid.
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