In light of months of depressed tax revenues and an estimated $4.6 billion deficit, the state is looking at cutting a tiny portion from its $250 billion biennium budget.
Governor Greg Abbott derives his emergency powers from a law passed 45 years ago called the Texas Disaster Act. It has been put into abundant use since coronavirus spread in the state.
Republicans have filed an appeal to the Texas Supreme Court to remove Libertarian candidates who didn't pay filing fees from the ballot.
Two months after Governor Abbott reclosed Texas bars, they continue to struggle to stay afloat while other businesses have been allowed to reopen.
Here’s a look at how Vice President Joe Biden’s energy plan, a mix of progressive and more moderate proposals, could impact Texas.
As most state officials are preoccupied with students going back to school, Texas' wineries and distilleries are calling on Governor Abbott for a lifeline.
Texas' economy as a whole is still showing signs of continued improvement despite Governor Abbott's reclosure order in late June.
The Wendy Davis campaign has thus far succeeded in getting a Green Party opponent removed from the ballot in the race for the 21st Congressional District.
Despite passing a resolution to use the disaster declaration loophole, the commissioners court has announced it will pursue the no-new-revenue property tax rate.
Spearheaded by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Lone Star State's challenge to Obamacare will be heard on November 10, a week after the election.
Friendswood bar owners say they've been harassed by police while the department asserts they monitored the bar due to overserving allegations.
Over a year after its homeless ordinance change, the City of Austin and its residents are still reeling from the repercussions as the city digs its heels in on the policy.
A connection between Wright and environmental violations made by a company he once owned was brought to light, but they occurred after he sold the entity and he has since remediated the problems caused by his purchaser.
This fiscal year, the Austin City Council has allotted $250,000 to provide logistical support to women obtaining abortions.
Funding for three cadet classes will be cut by the Austin City Council despite the police department's startling unfilled vacancies.
Rebecca Bell-Metereau, a college professor and candidate for State Board of Education, wrote a film review book on cross-dressing and sexualization.
While two of the nation's biggest college football conferences canceled their seasons, others want to move forward as planned.
Due to tax revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic and government shutdowns, a number of localities are looking to raise property taxes above the rate set by the legislature.
Almost a year after first announcing a plan to roll back methane regulations, the EPA and Trump administration will move forward with a plan to eliminate Obama-era rules.
Two years after losing by four points to Rep. Michael McCaul, progressive Democrat Mike Siegel is running to finish what he started in 2018.
