Houston-area communities including Pearland, Atascocita and Conroe have some of the highest property tax rates in the nation.

Senate Bill 732 would require certain low-income housing for seniors living independently to have backup power.

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House ...

Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

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

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail ...

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

Realtor.com reports that Texas accounted for 15% of the new house permits in the U.S. The state only accounts for 9% of the U ...

"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...