The judge's temporary block came after Democratic attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia announced they were filing a lawsuit to stop the order from being implemented.

The Texas Legislature is looking more like the U.S. Congress. Last week the Republican-controlled state House approved new ...

H ere is how our House members and New York’s two senators voted on select issues during the legislative week ending Jan. 24, ...

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has built the most formidable foundation of Republican electoral strength ...

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Boosted by the return to all-conference guard Wade Taylor IV, the No. 11 Texas A&M men’s basketball team delivered a 68-57 victory over the LSU Tigers in [Read More...] ...

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

McALLEN, TEXAS (Border Report) — Before the Texas’s 89th Legislature began Tuesday, state representatives and senators had already filed some 2,300 bills, including several relating to ...

The three-term Republican is heading into his sixth legislative session as Texas ... of the Senate from 2007 until 2015, Patrick chafed under the long-standing rule that required 21 of the ...

Every district will have a seat at the table ... majority's desire to maintain independence from the Senate and the other branches of Texas' government. Before Tuesday, three of the most ...

It’s considered a safe Democratic district and is expected to tip a tied 33-33 Senate to DFL control.

The Texas Constitution requires the House to choose a speaker each time a new Legislature convenes, and the speaker is also required to sign all bills and joint resolutions passed by the Legislature.

The 89th Texas Legislature was seated Tuesday afternoon. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson presided over the proceedings until a new house speaker was selected. WFAA senior political reporter ...