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

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

Texas State Rep. Dustin Burrows (TX-83) was elected the next Texas House Speaker after a runoff on Tuesday during the first day of the 89th legislative session, after Republican support was split ...

Will Texas House Republicans face censure following Speaker vote? Can they legally be removed from primary ballot?

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Texas has some of the most lenient ethics laws in the country. Donors can give unlimited amounts to candidates, and Patrick’s ...

Rep. Romero, a Democrat from Fort Worth, explains why he voted for Speaker Dustin Burrows.

A three-day weekend is extending to four days as snow is expected on Jan. 21, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hays ...

The number of homes sold in December 2024 compared to December 2023 increased in all but two of the market’s 12 ZIP codes, ...

Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this ...

A Livingston man accused in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has pleaded guilty and accepted a life without parole ...

The Texas House selected Rep. Dustin Borrows as its new speaker, leaving the chamber open to sports betting legislation.