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

The budget is the only thing lawmakers have to pass every session. Each legislative session, the Legislature crafts a budget ...

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

Welcome to our guide to the 89th Regular Legislative session. We’ll walk you through who makes up the Legislature, how laws are passed and what to expect.

A new University of Houston poll reveals strong support among Texans for various gun control measures, including background ...

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

The Republican state leader named raising teacher pay one of seven emergency items for this legislative session.

The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed ...

You can register to speak through kiosks at the Capitol or online while using the Capitol Wi-Fi. In rare cases, especially for Senate committee hearings, you may have to fill out and turn in a ...

About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...

Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.

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