Ken Paxton considering US Senate run against John Cornyn: reports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John Cornyn would be a test of the split in the Texas Republican Party.
LIVE: Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
North Texas representative files bill to create school period of prayer, religious readings
House Bill 1425 would allow school districts and charter schools to opt into the daily opportunity to “participate in a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious texts.
Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address Sunday
Governor Abbott is expected to lay out his plan for the current session of the Texas Legislature and other goals he hopes to achieve in the next year.
Texas Representatives on Trump's executive orders
FOX 4's Steven Dial talks with Democrat Julie Johnson and Republican Brandon Gill at the beginning of their first terms in Congress about President Trump's executive orders and the impact on the border.
New Texas representatives discuss Trump's executive orders | Texas: The Issue Is
With the inauguration finished, President Donald Trump is back in the White House and wasted no time getting to work with a flurry of executive orders.
Texas Senate school voucher proposal gives families $10,000 for private school
Senate Bill 2 would provide education savings accounts from taxpayer money for families who are interested in private education over public — up to $10,000 a year per student. But not everyone is on board.
Texas Bar drops case against AG Ken Paxton over election interference claims
The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.
Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
Texas House wants to form DOGE committee to research governmental efficiency
If passed, the new Texas House of Representative rules would establish its own version of DOGE.
Can Trump rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America?
It is possible... President Donald Trump's executive orders propose bold changes to some of America's iconic landmarks. Here's how he could do it.
AG Ken Paxton sues Biden during final hours of presidency to stop ban on offshore drilling
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s restriction of offshore drilling, saying it is in violation of federal law.
Texas Reps. on House Speaker election, new session
The FOX Texas Trio made the trip to Austin for the opening of the new legislative session. They talk to Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington) and Rep. Mano Deayala (R-Houston) about the priorities of the latest session and what they expect.
Texas has a House speaker, what's next? | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas: The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
Texas voters were asked about the top issues they think lawmakers should tackle. Here's what they said.
Texas Democrats hope to keep committee chairs with new House speaker
With the election of Dustin Burrows to House Speaker, Democrats are hoping to hang on to a few committee chairs.
Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
Dallas lawmaker's bill could give more daycare centers tax breaks
State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.
Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office
Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker
The 89th Texas Legislative sessions begins Tuesday with the vote for a new House Speaker.