Early voting wraps up today with turnout numbers not keeping pace with population growth over the past four years. That could mean trouble for Democratic statewide candidates hoping to expand the electorate in their efforts to break a 20-year losing streak.

The Texas Ethics Commission adopted a rule on Wednesday that would require politically active nonprofits to disclose the identity of their donors. The action, which had been anticipated for several months, is likely to spur litigation and further legislation next year.

The San Antonio City Council voted on Thursday to move ahead on a controversial $3.4 billion water pipeline project that would increase the city's water supply by up to 16 billion gallons annually. Critics claimed the project wasn't necessary and could clash with other water management methods, such as conservation.

Attempting to defuse further controversy, Houston Mayor Annise Parker on Wednesday withdrew subpoenas against five pastors who were working to repeal the city's equal rights ordinance. Drawing ire was a request in the original subpoena for the pastors' sermons.

Gov. Rick Perry continued his embrace of the national stage in a Monday speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying the nation wanted a "clean break" from President Barack Obama.

Texas regulators on Tuesday tightened rules for wells that dispose of oilfield waste, a response to the spate of earthquakes in North Texas.