Category Politics

Trae Stephens’ origin story begins like the first volume of a spy thriller series. Galvanized by 9/11, he vowed as a high schooler to find a career that would let him defend his country. He applied to colleges with programs…

AUSTIN — State Rep. James Frank filed Tuesday to run for speaker, becoming the fourth Republican to challenge Dade Phelan as leader of the Texas House. In a letter to colleagues, Frank said this year’s Republican primary results made clear…