The legislation stems from deep misgivings among top state leaders over the way the state-run gaming enterprise has been run.

Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.

Bill giving Texas parents, school boards more control over library books heads to Abbott. Legislators on Saturday gave final ...

Dan Patrick has seamlessly blended show-business flair into his political career with captivating performances to champion ...

The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.

Lester Holt signed off as the anchor of NBC Nightly News for the last time. Following his final broadcast Friday, Lester will transition to Dateline full time. Now he hands off the baton to Tom Llamas ...

Legislation to prevent vehicle crashes into medical facilities did not advance this session. Investigator Matt Grant examines the lobbying effort that worked to block the bill, in a follow up to our ...

Texas lawmakers sent legislation to ban non-medical THC products to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. Passage of Senate Bill 3, ...

AUSTIN - The Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 1 on Saturday, marking the final passage of the state budget before it’s ...

Battle of the Ban – The plan lawmakers passed to ban THC products is now in the hands of Governor Abbott. As opponents push for a veto, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is making a high-profile effort ...

The Texas legislature has come to an agreement on the $338 billion budget that will fund state agencies and priorities over ...

Other conservative-led states, including Florida and North Carolina, have sought to influence who leads colleges and what ...