First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower ...

In the lead-up to the Nov. 5 election, Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up efforts to put his imprint on rules governing ...

The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...

The Texas House speaker’s race is likely to be a contest between Dustin Burrows and David Cook. But history has taught us ...

It’s going to get tougher and tougher for Democrats to win the Electoral College and the White House if present trends hold, ...

Republicans have ruled Texas for the past 20 years, but one of their longest-running top priorities has always eluded them. Will that change in 2025?

Corpus Christi rolled out an unconventional tie-breaker method to decide the fate of a City Council seat — rolling dice and ...

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge ...

Texas officials had to issue emergency guidance this year to patch holes in new election transparency laws that threatened to ...

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