John Thomas

6 days ago | kxan.com | Dylan McKim |Adam Schwager |John Thomas

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Republican State Sen Kelly Hancock resigned from the Texas Senate and was hired to be the Chief Clerk at the Texas Comptroller's office on Thursday. The move puts Hancock in the position to become the acting Comptroller of Public Accounts when Comptroller Glenn Hegar leaves his position to become the next Chancellor of the Texas A&M System on July 1.

1 week ago | kxan.com | John Thomas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, who is on Death Row for the murder of his toddler daughter. Roberston's execution was delayed last year after an unprecedented move by Texas lawmakers to block his execution, citing belief that outdated science led to his conviction. AUSTIN (Nexstar) - A man whose execution was delayed last year by an unprecedented move by Texas lawmakers could soon get a new execution date.

1 week ago | kxan.com | John Thomas |Josh Hinkle

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry continues to be actively involved in policy initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Perry spoke with Josh Hinkle for the June 15, 2025, edition of State of Texas, addressing some of his recent work. Perry is actively promoting the expansion of research into the psychedelic compound ibogaine. He and other supporters believe the compound could help veterans suffering from PTSD and addiction. Texas Gov.

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | John Thomas

by: John Thomas, Ford McCracken Posted:Updated:AUSTIN (KXAN) - Voters in Bastrop elected Ishmael Harris to be the city's next mayor. Unofficial results show Harris won Saturday's special election with 63% of the vote, defeating former city council member Willie DeLaRosa. Harris previously served on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, but left his position to run for mayor. Before the election, Harris said that if he were elected, he hoped to improve trust in the city council.

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Dylan McKim |Adam Schwager |Josh Hinkle |John Thomas

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Gov. Greg Abbott signed a school funding package into law that he believes will put Texas on the path of being ranked number one in the country for education. "Texas is number one in so many categories. Texas should be number one in educating our children," Abbott said before signing the bill. He spoke at a Wednesday afternoon news conference at Salado Middle School. Several young students stood behind him during the signing ceremony.