Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa wants the Texas Commissioner of Education to take office by vote instead of the governor's appointment.
Due to depressed oil and gas production tax collections, this year's state savings account transfer was 30 percent less than last year.
Sen. Brandon Creighton and Rep. Kyle Biedermann will each file legislation establishing protocols for removal or relocation of historic monuments and other pieces of artwork.
This week — a workplace complaint prompts investigative committee meeting, legislators call for cancelation of STAAR testing, and the first week of pre-filing sees sharp uptick in submissions compared to past sessions.
The legislation intends to clarify the Texas Family Code and add in more due-process rights for parents to keep families together when possible.
Republican state legislators have filed bills that would codify a court ruling that halted Harris County plans to send unsolicited absentee or mail ballot applications to all voters.
Property taxes were among the top two foci last session, but as the legislature prepares to convene in January the issue's status is less clear.
With a bipartisan coalition of support, Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) is set to become the next speaker of the Texas House when the body convenes in January.
Rep. Steve Toth's bill would amend the Texas Family Code to include sex change surgeries and hormone therapy for minors under child abuse.
As the 87th legislative session commences in January, local officials plan to advocate for increased funding for transportation projects including high-speed rail and the ability to utilize toll roads and managed lanes.
This week — a senator calls out a state agency, GOP leaders go to blows, and a legislator weighs in on COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming legislative session.
Pre-legislative session bill filing has begun. Check out some notable legislation submitted in the first week.
Here’s a look at the gun-related legislation proposed in Texas ahead of the start of the legislative session in January.
Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
This week — take a look at the margins of victory in all 150 Texas House districts from Tuesday's results compared to those in 2018.
State Rep. Geanie Morrison has dropped out of the race for Texas House Speaker, paving the way for Rep. Dade Phelan to ascend to the position.
With a spare 317-vote margin, unofficial results give Democrat Rep. Jon Rosenthal a second term representing a suburban district in northwest Harris County.
Securing approximately 52 percent of the vote, Rep. Michelle Beckley defeated her Republican opponent Kronda Thimesch.
Pollsters saw Collin County districts leaning blue after 2018, when Leach and Shaheen each won their districts by a hairsbreadth.
Democrat Rep. Rhetta Bowers was reelected despite being outraised by Republican Will Douglas by about 3 to 1.
