Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick provided an update on the progress of several key bills moving through the Texas Legislature.

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced that a quorum, the minimum number of members needed to work, was not present.

The Texas legislative session has crossed the halfway mark for this year, which means things are kicking into high gear.

Andrew Schneider, who covers state politics at Houston Public Media, said he has been watching Senate Bill 38, which sets up ...

Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals ...

Proposed legislation to enhance patient safety and tighten Texas laws over who can administer Botox injections — and similar ...

A new Texas bill could make it difficult for Texans to buy sex toys by requiring a photo identification for online purchases.

After several years of advocacy for the mandatory right to appraisal in Texas, legislation is making promising progress with ...

"I'm not sure how much worse you can get than evicting people without a trial," Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center Founder Mark Melton said.

Under current Texas law, felons can vote again after completing their full sentence, which includes time behind bars, probation, parole and supervised release.

The Texas Legislature is considering several bills that are drawing scrutiny from LGBTQ advocates and healthcare professionals who fear they could negatively impact access to care for transgender ...

Supporters of Senate Bill 38 say it’s needed to protect private property rights. Opponents say it threatens to undermine the ...