It wasn't until 2014 that Texas would see an open race for governor. Greg Abbott won the governor's office after deciding not ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has officially announced his bid for re-election in 2026, marking another step in ...

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

Senate Bill 37 puts politicians in charge of deciding what can be taught at our colleges and universities in Texas.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, love him or hate him, is the most powerful Texas politician since the legendary Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock.

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The lieutenant governor has made expanding our film-incentives program—thus encouraging more moviemaking in the state—a priority for the Senate. But some say Hollywood doesn’t align with “Texas values ...

I am pleased and honored my very first re-election endorsement came from my friend and ally President Donald J. Trump,” ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in next year’s midterm elections, promising to be among the most heated and expensive ...

As looming tariffs rock the U.S. economy, the Texas comptroller says he is closely monitoring sales tax revenue and the price ...

Since the 89th Legislature kicked off in January, the Texas Senate has passed nearly 200 bills. But as of Wednesday morning, ...