A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...

Sen. Perry said he has secured commitments from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and many House and Senate members for ...

The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the ...

But Ovida Molina, president of the Texas State Teachers Association and a former middle school teacher in Alief says any ...

At least one bill expanding casinos has already been filed, a constitutional amendment by Rep. Carol Alvarado, a Houston ...

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.

Lawmakers returning to the Texas Capitol next month will be met with a renewed push to expand gambling opportunities for ...

Dallas, revived his proposal for a Medicaid expansion program in case state or federal Republican leaders change their minds.

Of the many bills being filed in the Texas legislature to address border-related issues, one would ban taxpayer money from ...

The 89th Texas legislative session kicks off next Tuesday. Thousands of bills will be filed, including some centered-on state ...

A total of 180 districts, out of more than 1,000 statewide, give a portion of their property tax revenue to the state instead of spending it on their students.