House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
'Frat House' bill would block Texas cities from limiting unrelated residents
The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.
The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.
Will Ken Paxton have to resign as Texas AG to run for Senate?
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a bid to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a bid to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring local law enforcement to help federal deportation efforts
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban soda, chips, and candy for food stamps
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces possible censure over 'Hot Wheels' comment | Texas: The Issue Is
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett facing censure for comments against Gov. Abbott
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing potential censure by House colleagues for a controversial comment aimed at Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing potential censure by House colleagues for a controversial comment aimed at Governor Greg Abbott.
Sen. John Cornyn officially launches reelection campaign
Sen. John Cornyn officially announced he would seek reelection to the Senate Wednesday.
Sen. John Cornyn officially announced he would seek reelection to the Senate Wednesday.
What does it mean to be censured?
Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.
Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.