The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has passed the bill and it now awaits consideration by the full Senate.
State party officials currently are not required to resign their post before running for another political office, but newly-passed legislation would close that discrepancy.
The Republicans’ election security bill went down in flames after Democrats walked out of the House as it was being considered.
As constitutional carry continues to make progress through the Texas legislature, the Senate approved a measure to eliminate the fee for a License to Carry.
Going forward, Texans can now purchase alcoholic beverages to-go with their food orders.
After passing the House on Thursday, the state's budget will likely now move to a conference committee to hammer out differences between the two chambers' versions.
A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.
The popular regulatory reform swiftly passed the Texas House on its first day of floor bill votes.
Just over a week before the 87th Legislative Session is set to begin, leadership of both chambers has issued coronavirus protocols for entry.
Quelling some fears of a completely virtual or closed session, state leaders announced that the capitol will open eight days before session begins.
This week — Here's a peek at the discussion surrounding what the 87th legislative session will look like during a pandemic.
This week — the staffing lineup is announced for the presumptive speaker’s team, legislators pen a pro-Second Amendment letter, and rumors about COVID-19 restrictions in the capitol swirl.
A survey conducted among Texas House members shows that a majority favor precautions such as face mask requirements when the Capitol is reopened for session.
This week in the Back Mic--Governor Abbott endorses targets on Bonnen's list, a new PAC launched by Karl Rove, and an advocacy group endorses against the Governor’s pick.
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.
