Texas

No Reelection Bid for Texas Gov. Rick Perry: Announcement Fuels 2016 Presidential Run Speculation

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2014, spurring speculation that he will be focusing on another presidential run in 2016.

Wendy Davis Filibuster Video: 11-Hour Speech Helps Strike Down Texas Abortion Bill

The state senator's incredible speech was able to delay the proceedings just enough to get the bill passed just after its deadline.

Texas Abortion Law Poised to Become Nation's Most Restrictive

The bill would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, but its proponents have to scramble to see it become law.

Shark Attacks at Surfside Beach On Texas Gulf Coast

The victim was playing in shallow water when he suddenly had to defend himself against the attack of a four-foot shark.

First 3-D Printed Gun Fired In Texas

A man in Texas has successfully fired the gun he designed with his 3-D printer, and some lawmakers are concerned about the long-term consequences.

Amber Alert Issued For Teen Girl Abducted At Knife-Point in Texas; Authorities Believe Girl To Be In Grave Danger

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued an Amber Alert in Texas for a 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped from a church parking lot in Titus County on Sunday afternoon. Authorities believe the girl to be in grave danger.