Texas would join at least a dozen states already have universal voucher programs. Many more states offer limited school ...

A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public ...

Texas lawmakers are considering allowing out-of-state health care workers to practice in the state to address its staff ...

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

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Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 ...

The two Texas U.S. Senators and several other GOP lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it easier to travel to ...

Lawmakers are seeking to reverse a decision by voters to enshrine abortion rights until fetal viability in the state ...

Health care bills relating to cannabis, hospital transparency and Medicaid are on the docket for the 89th Texas Legislature.

Texas is one of the 'most extreme' states on LGBTQ issues, advocates say, adding that it's a bellwether for what may come ...