U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, (R) Corpus Christi will call it quits when his current term ends. After a December filled with growing sexual harassment allegations, the four-term congressman said he won't seek re-election in 2018 after all.

The candidate filing deadline in Texas closed Monday, with at least one former statewide officeholder hoping to get his old job back. Plus, a congressional committee votes to investigate past sexual harassment claims against U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, (R) Corpus Christi.

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez enters the Texas Democratic primary for governor. Plus, Congressman Al Green's push for Trump's impeachment dies in lopsided vote.

Congressman Blake Farenthold, (R) Corpus Christi, said he'll take out a personal loan to repay taxpayer dollars used to settle a 2014 sexual harassment claim. Plus, a look at how the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent decision impacts same-sex marriage benefits in the state.

The longest-serving Texan in Congress is hanging up his hat. Plus, Ted Cruz thinks embattled Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore should be able to serve if he's elected, despite allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers. And rats are running rampant at the state agency tasked with keeping places, like nursing homes, sanitary.

Asked about Republicans' efforts in Congress to overhaul the tax code, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he knows it's not perfect, but that he still hopes it passes. Plus, reeling from a graphic nude photo of him anonymously posted online, Texas Congressman Joe Barton has yet to file for re-election despite his announcement earlier this month to do so.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent killed while on duty in southwest Texas is prompting authorities to push for more security resources. Plus, tuition is expected to increase at several of the state's public universities and the latest on the Hurricane Harvey recovery.

Bruce Jacobsen, a Christian TV executive, has filed to face U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the 2018 Texas Republican primary. Plus, the Sutherland Springs shooting inspires a Texan in Congress to strengthen background checks, and Houston trial lawyer and Democratic megadonor, Steve Mostyn is dead at age 46.

What you need to know about Texas politics this week.