The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the ...

Although Republicans have run state government for two decades, the governor said he was "shocked" to learn Texas has fifth ...

Senior Texans and those with disabilities could see big savings on their property tax bill next year if a Senate proposal ...

The Texas House and Senate have both passed Senate Bill 14, which would create a new office that looks to streamline state ...

The bill, which the Senate passed by a 30-1 vote Wednesday, would increase the portion of a home's value that is exempt from annual taxes from $110,000 to $200,000. In other words, senior Texas ...

Looking on from behind are the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, and its author, state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune ...

Parents will be able to access thousands of dollars in state funds to pay for private education or homeschooling for their ...

Texas parents will be able to access thousands of dollars in state funds to pay for private education or homeschooling for ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Wednesday creating an office inspired by the Department of Government Efficiency and aimed at reducing state regulations, joining other ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas House lawmakers gave preliminary approval to legislation that legalizes the possession of test strips for fentanyl and xylazine. House Bill 1644 passed 145-0.

Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide that ...