Members of the Texas Senate and House filed joint resolutions this month proposing amendments to the state’s constitution that would allow the legislature to legalize and tax “casino ...

I am calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass HB 2171, which would require the playing of our state song, “Texas, Our ...

The new leader of the lower chamber finally announced committee assignments, formalizing a new order in the lower chamber.

ERCOT’s most dire prediction on Thursday said that energy supply would fall 6.2% short of peak summer demand in 2026. The gap would continue to widen to 32.4% by summer 2029, with winter seasons ...

A promise to make Texas the film capital of the world has left local creatives raring to cash in — and preparing for a ...

On January 14, 2025, the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature began. In just under one month, various Texas ...

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Texas lawmakers debate the legalization of casinos and sports betting, despite opposition from conservative groups and the ...

State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has been reappointed by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as ...

Here are the priorities a children's hospital advocacy group is requesting to state lawmakers on behalf Covenant and other pediatric hospitals in Texas.

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Texas House committee appointments and chairmanships are out. Here is where West Texas and Panhandle lawmakers landed.