Far-right Christians move to gain more power in Texas legislative session
Landon Schott, the 41-year-old pastor of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth who repeatedly blasts Democrats as "godless" and "demonic," led an impromptu service in a Texas Capitol meeting room on Tuesday.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
A new poll finds immigration and the economy are the top issues Texans want lawmakers to tackle in 2025. Public education, crime and property taxes were among other top priorities. 47% of Texans believe the state is on the right track,
Texas legislative session | What to know about school choice legislation
Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.
Transportation bills to follow in the Texas Legislature this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
Texas Legislature is back in session. See photos from inside the Senate, House chambers
The 2025 legislative session gaveled to order Tuesday with lawmakers and top Texas leaders returning to Austin.
Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or border security-related issues were the most frequently mentioned responses. Those issue were followed by the economy or concerns related to high prices, then education and crime.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
Here's what to expect as Texas Legislature heads back in session
The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.
Watch: Texas House voting on new speaker, setting the stage for 2025 legislative session
Dustin Burrows, who represents the GOP establishment, and David Cook, supported by the party’s rightmost faction, are vying for the gavel.
Watch Live: Texas' 89th legislative session begins with lawmakers voting for a new House speaker
It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga
Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the ...
Gov. Greg Abbott takes shot at Houston judges as Texas legislative session kicks off
The Texas governor has long pushed for state lawmakers to end what he calls “easy bail policies” in places like Houston.
Navasota ISD weighs in on school vouchers, budget hopes amid Texas' 89th Legislative Session
The fight over school choice and funding in the 2023 legislative session led to no school vouchers and no additional funding ...
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...