Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...

Both Houses signed off on the $338 billion spending plan to fund state government for the two-year cycle that begins Sept. 1.

No family should have to explain to their children why their sacred space was defaced. An injury to one is an injury to all.

Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.

Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto ...

AUSTIN - The Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 1 on Saturday, marking the final passage of the state budget before it’s ...

As we approach the end of the 89th Legislative Session, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the folks back home. I could not be ...

Two people were killed as severe storms rattled several states. One person died in Texas floodwaters while another was killed ...

Here's where Big Ten basketball teams stand heading into next season — who improved, who slipped and what to expect from new ...

Vietnam Veterans Against the War helped organized a four-day protest in 1971 in Washington, D.C., including camping on the National Mall. The organization continued to mobilize in more traditional ...

The discussion explored the challenges and opportunities that come with Central Texas’ rapid growth — from affordability to ...

Although office and residential vacancies increased this year, demand is still high for working and living downtown, a new ...