and after Texas Republicans strengthened their supermajority in the state Legislature, and federally the GOP won the White House and both chambers of Congress, they are positioned to move the ...

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new speaker after a month-long divisive battle among Republicans.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the ...

Perry said this session is likely the last chance for the Texas Legislature to get a significant jump start on addressing water issues. He said it’s not practical to leave it up to local ...

Texas state Senator Charles Schwertner has introduced a bill in the new legislative session to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the Lone Star State. “It’s time for Texas to lead the ...

The First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech and efforts to protect children online collided during the arguments about the Texas legislation. Proponents of the law argue it is necessary ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - The 89th Texas Legislature gaveled on Tuesday, kicking off a 140-day period of lawmaking in the Lone Star State. After new members were sworn in, the Texas House was tasked ...

The odds aren't good despite the fact that some lobbyists say no one businessperson is throwing more money and power toward the Legislature this session than a Las Vegas tycoon. Another Texas ...

AUSTIN, Texas - Lawmakers go back to Austin Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Before any real business can be taken care of, the Texas House of Representatives must decide on a speaker.

Ben Bumgarner R-Flower Mound). This legislation calls for the federal government to reimburse Texas for the costs associated with educating children living in the state illegally. However ...

The vote fell on the first day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The session lasts 140 days and falls every two years. “In my time with you today I want to be painfully direct and ...

Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks to his family on the opening day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Burrows was challenged by state Rep. David Cook ...