the Texas Public Policy Foundation

The former Texas Rangers slugger, who is running as a Republican, launched his campaign after incumbent Rep. Chip Roy announced he was running for attorney general.

Some are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.

The governor crushed anti-voucher Republicans in the Texas House, but there are still plenty of party activists who are opposed.

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

Rollins previously led the Texas Public Policy Foundation and served under Gov. Rick Perry.

Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them.

Rollins, who grew up in Glen Rose and once led the Texas Public Policy Foundation, will need Senate confirmation before becoming agriculture secretary.

Texas is positioned better than any state to help Trump carry out his ambitious anti-immigration agenda. But it is also vulnerable to those policies’ impacts.

Donald Trump has built close ties to many Texas Republicans, from judges to elected officials to policy experts.

House hearing focuses on a curriculum plan and on school vouchers.