A 16-hour committee hearing was the latest in an ongoing legislative push to halt the proliferation of legal THC-containing hemp products in the state.

Texas senators are a step closer to bringing the Ten Commandments and designated prayer time to Texas public schools. In a committee hearing on Tuesday, senators advanced Senate Bill 10 and Senate ...

Three new state senators who jumped from the Texas House to their current positions share one priority for this legislative session: minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on Texans.

As the person who controls the work of the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov Dan Patrick has the responsibility of making committee assignments for the 31 state senators. He said the current group of lawmakers… ...

Texas Legislature: What Austin-area senators hope to pass in the 88th session. ... as the current estimate would put about $14.5 billion out of reach from lawmakers under the cap. ...

Senate Bill 4: Reduces property taxes for Texas homeowners. This awaits the governor's signature. House Bill 2: Gives Texas public schools $8 billion to increase teacher salaries and money spent ...

The current member of Senate representing District 24, Dawn Buckingham (Republican), will not be running for re-election. She is instead running for Texas Land Commissioner.

The current U.S. senators from Texas are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, both Republicans. Cruz was just reelected for a third term with 53.1% of the vote, compared with 44.5% for his Democratic ...