The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports ...

A bill that would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship goes before the House of Representatives this week ...

Almost immediately after assuming his new role as chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, state Rep. Ramón ...

A bill aimed at lowering property taxes unanimously passed in the Texas Senate on Tuesday with bipartisan support, according ...

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.

It only took the Texas Senate 22 days from the start of this year’s legislative session to introduce, debate and pass its ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott, in his bid to curb Texas’ high property taxes, wants Texas voters to have the final say on any property tax ...

A family that makes six figures a year is considered low-income by SB2. No matter how many times that phrase is repeated, it ...

School choice' legislation appears to have momentum in the Texas House after newly elected Speaker Dustin Burrows showed ...