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

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 ...

Elected officials in Texas would be prohibited from receiving campaign donations during some special legislative sessions under a bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday night. Senate Bill 19, by Sen.

AUSTIN — The Texas Water Development Board would be charged with identifying flood-prone areas in the state and requiring ...

DALLAS — Sept. 1 doesn't just mark Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer. In Texas, it also means a spate of new laws ...

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