Just over a week into the 89th Texas legislature, both chambers have submitted their budget proposals for the next two years.

House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending.

Both proposed budgets earmark $1 billion for a school vouchers program. The Texas Senate and House filed their respective ...

All school classrooms will be required to display the Ten Commandments if some Texas lawmakers have their way.

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...

The 89th Texas Legislative Session has convened in Austin, Texas, for 2025. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expected ...

Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...

Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...