Work started Friday afternoon on the second special session at the Texas State Capitol. But when the roll call took place in the Texas House, not enough members were in attendance to conduct ...

Fresh off the political and policy victory of private school vouchers, it appears the once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is now ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a new District Attorney for Angelina County on Friday, following the resignation of current DA Layne Thompson. Abbott’s chosen Amy Wren of Lufkin to take on the role, ...

Republicans in Texas are poised to become the first in the nation to redraw their maps at the president’s behest.

It’s not just Donald Trump’s mantra anymore. As the Republican president pushes states to redraw their congressional ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the U.S. Agriculture Secretary met on Friday to announce steps to battle an invasive species that ...

Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting ...

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to block a GOP-led congressional redistricting plan said they would return after lawmakers adjourn Friday and California Democrats introduce their retaliatory ...

In a series of all-caps social media posts apparently mocking Trump, Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said will allow Democrats to take ...

Abbott said the new laws will help defend private property rights, which he calls a cornerstone of Texas values.

Gov. Greg Abbott has called a second special session for 19 agenda items as Texas' redistricting showdown rages on.

During Friday's press conference, Gov. Abbott and Sec. Rollins announced a $750 million investment to combat the New World screwworm threat in the state.