Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican also from flood-prone Houston, called for the outdoor siren system as he toured the damage ...

Elected officials in Texas would be prohibited from receiving campaign donations during some special legislative sessions ...

Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for ...

The bill comes after more than 100 people, including dozens of campers, died when floods swept through Kerr County last month ...

After 25 campers and two counselors were swept away by fast-rising water, lawmakers are looking to pass legislation to create ...

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, along with many educators and students, have tried for years to get rid of the State of ...

Exactly a week ago, Texas House Democrats returned to the state after fleeing to prevent Republicans from voting on President ...

The Texas Water Development Board would have to identify areas that have a history of severe flooding, and the local ...

Dozens of new laws were passed by the Texas Legislature this year. Here are some key ones going into effect Sept. 1.

Democrats warn the move will squeeze municipalities already struggling with budget deficits after lawmakers lowered the cap ...

Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures ...