After months of drama and speculation, the recording of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's quid pro quo has been made public by Michael Quinn Sullivan.
Following the horrific mass murders in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Abbott's task force released its report intended to prevent future mass shootings.
Jennifer Fleck discusses her life as a mother and lawyer, why she decided to run, and what she plans to prioritize if elected to office.
There are 820 new state laws going into effect today. From lunch dates with your dog to official blue tie day, here's an overview of some you likely haven't heard about.
Governor Abbott has endorsed embattled Rep. Dustin Burrows' reelection bid after the Lubbock Republican resigned as chair of the House GOP Caucus.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen sent an email to House members to apologize for statements he made in a meeting with Michael Quinn Sullivan and Rep. Dustin Burrows.
John Zerwas, a physician and powerful lawmaker, accepted a job offer from the University of Texas and will leave the legislature for the academic institution this fall.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Chairman Dustin Burrows are under fire as details continue to come out regarding their meeting with Michael Quinn Sullivan.
Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan alleges that Speaker Dennis Bonnen wanted him to challenge 10 GOP House members in exchange for press passes.
In a strong election year for Texas Democrats, State Rep. Matt Rinaldi lost his bid for reelection in 2018. He will not run for the seat in 2020.
The Dallas County seat held by Rep. Angie Chen Button will be a hotly contested race in 2020 as Texas Democrats look to gain the state house majority.
Zimmerman discusses his experience on the Austin City Council, his plans if elected to represent Texas House District 47, and who he would cast as "Captain Texan."
After serving four terms, Stickland announced in a social media post this morning that he would not run for reelection in 2020.
Governor Abbott signed the long-awaited "beer-to-go" legislation, and Texans will now be able to take home one case of beer a day from craft breweries.
Governor Abbott issued an executive order reinstating the state's plumbing board, though issues of the move's constitutionality have been raised.
Property tax reform legislation, referred to by state officials as the premier accomplishment of the legislative session, is now law.
A top target for Texas Republicans going into 2020, this district encompasses Hays and Blanco counties and flipped to the Democrats in 2018.
State legislators did not renew the plumbers licensing board before the end of the 86th session. Gov. Abbott wants to revive it before it expires.
Senior Editor Drew White and Aaron Reitz discuss why he chose to run for office, the proposed Texas Heartbeat Bill, and who he'd cast as "Captain Texan."
