Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker. Each has ...

The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is ...

There are dozens of committees in the Texas Legislature that specialize in different subjects. However, they can be broken up ...

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach would prevent countries like China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from buying property in ...

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead ...

Opportunities: 64% of Texans believe there should be a way for undocumented immigrants to stay in the U.S. legally if certain ...

Senate Bill 2 (S-B-2), a controversial piece of legislation aimed at addressing funding and growth challenges in Texas’ ...

Texans gained access to consumable hemp products in 2019 when the Legislature legalized their production and sale following a ...

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

About 100 Texas government officials and staff attended Texas Legislative Day Friday at Fort Cavazos, interacting with ...

GISD officials stress the need for improved mental health services and additional funding for counselors and staff therapists ...