Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

There are dozens of committees in the Texas Legislature that specialize in different subjects. However, they can be broken up ...

The budget is the only thing lawmakers have to pass every session. Each legislative session, the Legislature crafts a budget ...

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax ...

Gov. Abbott announces a $1 billion annual investment to address Texas's water crisis, focusing on new supplies and ...

This session, we must ensure the "Texas Miracle" is a reality for all Texans by restoring state funding required to secure ...

I’ve never been so scared in my life in this business,” said a child care provider watching the fate of federal grants and ...

An East Texas representative has filed new legislation meant to protect home-based businesses in Texas. Visit this article to ...

A new University of Houston poll reveals strong support among Texans for various gun control measures, including background ...

Senate Bill 2 (S-B-2), a controversial piece of legislation aimed at addressing funding and growth challenges in Texas’ ...

The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed ...