Guides

Can I wear my partisan political gear when I show up to vote? Full Story 

Am I breaking Texas law if I take a ballot selfie while casting my vote? Full Story 

Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state's newly softened voter identification rules. Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID? Full Story 

Hey Texplainer: I hear that a poll watcher may be lingering nearby while I vote. What does Texas law say they can and cannot do? Full Story 

What's an anti-Trump Republican in Texas to do on Election Day? Aside from leaving the top of your ballot blank, here are your options. Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: I'm hearing a lot about Florida and Trump University, particularly related to a donation Trump gave the state's attorney general. Didn't Texas also have some problems with the school, and didn't Trump also make a controversial donation? Are the two cases the same? Full Story 

Under federal law, checkpoints are legal. But officers do have limits in what they can ask you. What questions do you have about the U.S.-Mexico border? Share it with our reporters. Full Story 

Our Texplainer runs down Julián Castro’s Hatch Act violation, and why the White House got to decide whether to punish a member of its own Cabinet. Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: Britain voted to leave the European Union. Can Texas secede from the United States? Full Story 

Paxton has indicated he won't resign after being indicted Monday on three felony securities fraud charges. But, hypothetically, what would happen if the case makes its way through the legal maze and Paxton is found guilty? Full Story 

The rules are a little different for how to complete the terms of statewide executive officials who leave office early. Full Story 

The Democratic National Committee nixed the Texas Two-Step, ending a nearly 40-year-old tradition that allowed state Democrats to vote for a president in both a primary and caucus election. What does this mean for 2016? Full Story 

In each of the Texas Legislature's chambers, a nonpartisan voice plays a pivotal role in how lawmakers conduct state business in the Capitol. As part of an occasional series explaining the Legislature’s inner workings, we provide you a look at the job of the parliamentarian. Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: I heard that oil prices are plunging – down more than 20 percent since June. What does that mean for the state budget? Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: I know the state plans to appeal a judge's recent decision that Texas' school finance system is unconstitutional. But what will the state's defense be moving forward? Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: If high school students take AP U.S. history, does that mean they are studying Common Core? Wouldn't that be illegal in Texas? Full Story 

The Democrats are delaying their usual primary election night precinct conventions until March 22, when they hold county conventions. The state's Republicans will hold some tonight and combine others with the county conventions. Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: Could Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott choose to not defend a law? What are the state attorney general’s responsibilities when it comes to lawsuits against Texas? Full Story 

Hey, Texplainer: There are discussions that Texas might transform its energy market, shifting from “energy only” to a “capacity” market. What does that mean, and why does it matter? Full Story