The Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds will be closed “out of an abundance of caution” for several days as President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration nears. Skip to main content.

The Texas state capitol was evacuated on Saturday after the state’s Department of Public Safety warned of a “credible threat” against legislators, ahead of a planned anti-Trump protest Saturday evening in Austin.

A person holds a sign reading "Deport Trump to Hell" as demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally outside the State Capitol in Austin, Texas on June 14, 2025.

Robert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.

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

DPS shut down the Texas Capitol building on Jan. 6 – the day of the siege of the U.S. Capitol in D.C. – but reopened it the next day.

Read full article: Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities Mo Jenkins is one of only a few openly transgender staffers working in the Capitol as ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety abruptly announced the closure of the state Capitol on Friday evening after uncovering new intelligence that intensified safety concerns and prompted the ...

Willis looked down at her bloody hands and knees after crawling for 22 hours on her way to the Texas Capitol to advocate for a change in state sexual assault law.

Texas State Capitol. Built from 1882 to 1888, it’s actually taller than the U.S. Capital. The capitol grounds offer shaded walking paths, ...

Eye on Politics takes a look at what's next in Texas politics as candidates for various races in the state begin to emerge.