Texas Governor Abbott renews a state of disaster across counties, mobilizing resources to address ongoing wildfire dangers, ...

Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the nation’s capital as he seeks $11 billion to cover the state’s 4-year-old border security ...

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The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a historic $4.85 billion increase for public education, including significant teacher ...

Port Aransas earns the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community title for its dedication to tourism development.

DALLAS — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) said Wednesday he would play "hardball" to get passed a series of bills ...

A federal judge has scheduled a trial date for a lawsuit challenging the legality of Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), a state law ...

Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said Governor ...

LT. Governor Dan Patrick says he is ready to play “hard ball” to keep violent offenders from being released on bail. On ...

"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...