Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has been speculated to be considering challenging fellow Republican, Senator John Cornyn.

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

The Texas Senate gave unanimous approval to a sweeping water bill Wednesday that would address a range of issues that have caused a looming water crisis in the state.

The vote is a show of strength for Texas Republican leadership after several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus sought to block the nomination.

The updated proposal that moves to the full House for consideration would prioritize students transitioning from public to private school but

In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people close to President Trump about an endorsement.

Senate Bill 1262 would allow the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers to help districts with security planning and aid in an emergency, when needed. It also requires districts still seeking a required armed officer to ask for a waiver annually.

Republican lawmakers in the Texas Senate pushed forward a bill late Tuesday that would allow public school teachers to pray or engage in religious speech during school hours, sparking opposition from Senate Democrats who argue the legislation goes far beyond an existing ruling.

Read more The Texas Senate on Thursday voted to pass a bill that would prevent Texans from changing the sex assigned on their birth certificates. The bill will move forward to be heard in the Texas House of Representatives.

The Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 27, which lays out specific rights and expectations for Texas educators and has been called a “teacher bill of rights.” Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said the passage of the bill is an important step in listening to the concerns of Texas educators.