Amendments were adopted on the Texas House redistricting plan that could lead to one less Republican seat but shore up GOP support for incumbents.
Some school districts around Texas are experimenting with mask mandates that let parents opt their children out — and so is the legislature.
Confirming known news, the SEC officially congratulated the University of Texas at Austin on its departure from the Big 12.
The University of Texas' jump to the Southeastern Conference is expected to become official next week.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
The Republicans’ election security bill went down in flames after Democrats walked out of the House as it was being considered.
As the time crunch accelerates, members of the Texas legislature scramble to pass their prized pieces of legislation.
"When we talk about the battle, when we talk about Texas independence, we need to refer to the Texas Declaration of Independence."
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
“If churches are considered non-essential in our state, people will starve to death spiritually,” said Pastor Jorge Tovar.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
There is no prohibition against living outside of Texas to serve on the ERCOT board, but it became a significant issue during the winter storm that left millions without power.
Although the proposal aligns with the party's platform, Biedermann's bill exposes a divide in the Texas GOP.
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
Texas’ health department released new data showing that both total abortions and the number of infants born after failed abortions increased in 2019.
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
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.
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.
Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
Pollsters saw Collin County districts leaning blue after 2018, when Leach and Shaheen each won their districts by a hairsbreadth.
