Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
State lawmakers return to Austin for the second special session to try to work out an agreement surrounding property tax cuts.
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, will not be allowed to cast a vote in the impeachment trial that could lead to her husband’s permanent removal from office, the senate decided Wednesday under rules for the historic proceedings.
Rules on the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to be considered by the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) announced a new property tax bill Tuesday afternoon that includes more tax cuts for businesses. At a press conference Tuesday, all 31 Texas state senators were present.
A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed a billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O’Rouke that was brought after O’Rourke criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Hundreds of thousands of Texans stand to lose healthcare coverage after federal changes to Medicaid. State leaders joined faith leaders to call on federal leaders to reverse a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy change.
Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.
The Republican-controlled legislature failed to provide property tax relief to Texans in the regular session, arguing over homestead exemptions, school tax rates and appraisal caps.
Dozens of conservatives spent part of Memorial Day rallying on the steps of the Collin County Courthouse.
One day after a historic and overwhelming vote against Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas House, the focus Sunday shifted to the Senate.
Throughout the four-hour debate, rather than innocence or guilt, dissenters spent their time questioning the process.
A Republican-led investigation on Wednesday accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of committing multiple crimes in office — including felonies — during an extraordinary public airing of scandal and alleged lawbreaking that plunged one of the GOP’s conservative stars into new political and legal risk.
A team of attorneys working with the Texas House General Investigating Committee revealed findings of a probe into misconduct allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The Texas Senate voted Sunday night to advance a bill that would kill vehicle safety inspections. But, an amendment added to the bill would push back the end of inspections by two years, until 2025.
Texas would become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children under a bill sent Wednesday night to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has previously ordered child welfare officials to investigate such treatment as abuse.
The Texas Legislative session ends in less than two weeks. And with no agreements on some of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities, there is talk of a special session.
