Members of the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature have offered a variety of proposals to strengthen school security.
The state’s two top officials began their third terms in office during a ceremony held on the north side of the Capitol grounds.
With the Texas Legislature about to convene, issues relating to infrastructure, oil and gas, and education will be among those most watched by West Texans.
The Houston crime victim advocate will join a 13-member panel as one of five citizens reviewing formal complaints against judges.
Support to codify a ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in state law is growing, with Gov. Abbott once again signaling his support for the legislation.
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser claimed the program is different than the one pursued by Gov. Greg Abbott, which has so far bused 11,000 people.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas authored a letter last month disputing the legality of Operation Lone Star.
The declaration comes on the heels of a drought affecting most of the state’s land and contributing to several active wildfires.
As the county grapples with a daunting case backlog and a jail at capacity, violent suspects released on bond continue to pose challenges for public safety.
This week — a look at Texas politics the week of the legislative bill filing deadline.
