Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House voting for their new speaker after a month-long ...

Watch a livestream of the vote for Texas Speaker of the House by clicking the player above. AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - Members of ...

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on Inauguration Day.