Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s ...

The president’s directive signals part of the strategy Trump is likely to take to avoid a repeat of his first term, when Democrats flipped the House just two years into his presidency.

The special session agenda also includes eliminating the STAAR test, cutting property taxes, enacting THC and hemp ...

State Rep. Trey Wharton announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, aiming to continue representing House District 12, which includes Washington, Grimes, ...

The Texas Railroad Commission revealed its latest preliminary crude oil and natural gas production figures.

AUSTIN The Texas Legislature took major action this legislative session with historic funding for the Railroad Commission of Texas, appropriating more than $593 million for the agency over the ...

Facing the possibility of losing control of the U.S. House next year, national Republicans are pushing two GOP-led states are weighing aggressively redrawing their congressional districts and ...

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The Gulf Coast Midstream Partners’ FRESH facility would add about 26 Bcf of storage to southeast Texas in its first phase. The project is pending a final investment decision.

Students across Texas continue to show growth in reading, but more than half remain below grade level in math, a concern for their long-term academic success, according to test results.