The proposed map would create one new Republican district while eliminating most competitive seats based on recent voting patterns.
The permitless carry bill passed by the House was referred to a new special committee that has a majority of its members publicly in favor of the pro-Second Amendment proposal.
A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
New legislation would prevent local governments from forcing public charter schools to follow different rules than traditional school districts regarding zoning, permitting, and construction.
A ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying is gaining steam after the state's three highest-level elected officials backed the idea and a new bill was filed in the senate.
Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
David Spiller won the special runoff election for the North Texas House district with over 60 percent of the vote.
Reforming the Texas grid topped Patrick's list, with the "Star Spangled Banner Protection Act" and statewide broadband following behind.
Here is a detailed look at the pro-gun bills that members of the Texas House and Senate have filed so far this session.
Jack County attorney David Spiller will face Nocona Old Boot Factory owner Craig Carter in a runoff election to fill Texas House District 68.
Four Republicans will duke it out at the polls on Saturday to see who will fill the currently vacant Texas state House seat in district 68.
In a move that will help Republicans pass legislation, the Texas Senate lowered the requirement of a supermajority from 19 to 18.
Five candidates, including four Republicans and one Democrat, have filed to run in the special election for Drew Springer’s North Texas House District.
Dutton's bill would cut down on the list of places where big knives are restricted — a piece of code he wrote.
A special election for Texas House District 68 will be held on Saturday, January 23.
Drew Springer won the special election for Senate District 30 by double digits on Saturday night, securing his spot in the Senate ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Shelley Luther and Drew Springer filed their last campaign finance reports ahead of the election next Saturday and amidst a heated race.
In a move to keep Democrats from blocking legislation, Texas Lt. Gov. announced plans to pursue a rule-change that will lower the votes needed to bring bills to the Senate floor.
Almost a week ahead of early voting, Gov. Abbott has waded into the Senate District 30 runoff election to back Rep. Drew Springer.
Pre-legislative session bill filing has begun. Check out some notable legislation submitted in the first week.
