First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower ...

The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...

Republicans have ruled Texas for the past 20 years, but one of their longest-running top priorities has always eluded them. Will that change in 2025?

The Texas House speaker’s race is likely to be a contest between Dustin Burrows and David Cook. But history has taught us ...

It’s going to get tougher and tougher for Democrats to win the Electoral College and the White House if present trends hold, ...

A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature, poised to approve the agendas set by Republican state leaders, will convene ...

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge ...

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

A one-time candidate for Carrollton's mayor charged with voter fraud is facing another criminal charge after mailing out fake ...

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like ...

Votebeat reporters looking ahead at 2025 expect movement on issues such as noncitizen voting, budgets for elections, and ...