Texas legislature

The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.

Howden's appointment follows weeks of speculation over who would take over running Texas' elections before the November midterms.

For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are beginning to ask whether that fragmented approach is itself part of the problem.

Last month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Lawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less competition.

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.

State officials and researchers warned Texas lawmakers in May that New World screwworm was advancing toward the state and could carry a billion-dollar economic toll.

Public school leaders will share how they are navigating finances, teacher quality and special education in the wake of last year's state funding overhaul.

When Texas House Democrats broke quorum over GOP-led redistricting efforts in 2025, Gov. Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit requesting the state's highest court remove House Minority Leader Rep. Gene Wu, (D-Houston) from office. On Friday, the SCOTX denied that request.

Some of Texas' largest buyers of health care provided insight into what might be driving higher health care costs. The House Select Committee on Health Care Affordability concluded its two-day public hearing Friday.