A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...

The requests for new money lean heavily toward pay raises and new hires for agencies dealing with high turnover and ...

Renewable energy could potentially face new hurdles in 2025, as Texas lawmakers push for stricter regulations.

The 89th Texas legislative session kicks off next Tuesday. Thousands of bills will be filed, including some centered-on state ...

The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the ...

Austin officials are gearing up for another tough legislative session. But Mayor Kirk Watson said he'll be able to defend the city's interests.

Boosting clean energy, protecting drinking water and curbing microplastic pollution should be top priorities for state ...

Buying or renting a home in Texas used to be relatively cheap. Amid the state’s economic boom, its once-celebrated housing ...

At least one bill expanding casinos has already been filed, a constitutional amendment by Rep. Carol Alvarado, a Houston ...

The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year.

Texas' multi-billion dollar hemp industry faces a threat as state lawmakers consider regulations that could force thousands of retail locations to close their doors.