Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is ...

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

Archies Coffee Lounge opened their new location on LBJ Drive in San Marcos on Feb. 1, serving coffee and hemp products.

Smalls Sliders is set to bring a new location to McKinney this year, a company representative said. The restaurant, ...

Senate Bill 2 (S-B-2), a controversial piece of legislation aimed at addressing funding and growth challenges in Texas’ ...

Texans show strong support for stricter gun laws, including universal background checks and bans for individuals with ...

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

According to current Texas law possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in prison and a $2,000 fine. For two to four ounces the maximum penalty is ...

He said the measures aim to address a chronic shortage of healthcare professionals and the need for a more reliable, ...

A new poll shows Texans have complex views on abortion, with a majority supporting some access and exceptions. Voters seem to ...

The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up "school choice" vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.