A House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that preserves the embattled Texas Lottery but abolishes the commission that oversees it. Under the bill the state would move oversight and control of ...

Ahead of Thomas Gleeson’s unanimous full confirmation Monday as the chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Sen.

Some of Texas' smallest businesses may get some relief thanks to a new bill making its way through the state Legislature.

The Texas House advances a legislative package that would change the way bail is administered in Texas — but one key part of ...

The Texas Life Monument would provide “a public space to reflect on the beauty and sanctity of the love of a mother for her ...

The Texas Legislature is poised to increase the state’s homestead exemption by at least $40,000 for homeowners, effectively lowering school taxes for property owners on their primary residence.

The passages come one day after the House approved adding a constitutional amendment that would require judges to ...

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Efforts to eliminate college classes that lawmakers say don’t meet Texas’ workforce needs have some educators and advocates ...

Some bills seeking to restrain local government debt issuance are still alive as the Texas Legislature's 2025 session heads ...

The Texas Senate gave unanimous approval on Monday to a bill that would improve how law enforcement responds to mass ...