Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

A man was arrested and charged for allegedly shooting his brother-in-law to death during an argument on West Montgomery Road ...

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