Texas Legislature

There are a total of 181 legislators in the Capitol, but the influence is not evenly distributed. Due to the lawmakers’ positions, ideology and tenure, some will have a much bigger say on the biggest issues this session.

Texas lawmakers begin the 87th legislative session Tuesday. While you may know the body's main objective is to pass laws – especially the next state budget – you might not know much else.

The Texas Legislature kicks off 140 days of lawmaking this week. Here's a quick guide on how to follow the action.

A new law increased the punishment for failing to stop and render aid to match the sentence for DWI manslaughter. The goal is to deter drunken drivers…

Red Godwin pours a beer behind the bar at Zilker Brewery in Austin. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed new laws that will allow breweries to sell beer to go…

The state's top leaders are reminding prosecutors that marijuana is still illegal in Texas. The letter from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick,...

During this year’s legislative session, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price was among scores of city leaders who actively opposed yet another series of...

From Texas Standard: Now that the 2019 legislative session is over, it's time to reflect on the legislators who impressed and those who disappointed....

In late May, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to help veterans exposed to open-air burn pits. It would create a state registry of health and exposure...

Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Texas Religious Liberty Bill, known as the “Save Chick-fil-A bill.”