Posted on · It's a striking contrast to their responses to then-President Barack Obama's gun control efforts, which were less aggressive in some areas than President Donald Trump's
Posted on · The six weeks Oprah Winfrey spent in Amarillo defending herself in a lawsuit from the beef industry highlight the media mogul's natural political gifts.
Posted on · Angry outbursts. Abrupt resignations. A Texas House speaker fleeing his own chamber. While Joe Straus is voluntarily stepping down as speaker, the day many view as pivotal to putting him in that position of power was far less orderly
Posted on · Early voters in Texas overwhelmingly favored seven changes to the state constitution, including measures that will cut property taxes, boost funding for road projects beginning in 2017 and let state officeholders live outside of Austin.
Posted on · Despite last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, same-sex couples may find it a challenge to take advantage of the state's offer to save money and strengthen their relationship.
Posted on · Keeping track of how many Texans are issued licenses over time may prove difficult because the state, and some counties, do not plan to keep a separate count of same-sex licenses.
Posted on · At its tallest central point, the panorama would celebrate the moment slaves were emancipated in Texas, with a man holding a torch and a woman clutching the Emancipation Proclamation.
Posted on · In his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, U.S. Rep.Steve Stockman is arguing that he is a "fighter" in the same vein as the state's junior senator, Ted Cruz.
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, may have already begun receiving donations in Bitcoin since embracing the private virtual currency. That puts him firmly in a gray area of campaign finance law.
Posted on · Three candidates for Texas governor have taken different positions on red light cameras, a controversial traffic enforcement tool employed by dozens of Texas cities.
Posted on · Four Republicans are vying to replace outgoing state Comptroller Susan Combs, and at least one Democrat may join the race soon, too.
Posted on · Throughout his 24 years in the Texas House, state Rep.Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, has taken a pragmatic approach to politics, maintaining close ties with Republican leaders if it means a seat at the negotiating table.
Posted on · The Senate met briefly Friday to pave the way for negotiations to begin with the House over the details of a plan that would increase transportation funding by nearly $1 billion a year. The goal is for both chambers to pass the same measure next week.
Posted on · Though Senate Democrats argued that their objections and the testimony from public hearings were being ignored, the Texas Senate approved redistricting maps Friday.
Posted on · A private firm's plan to develop a high-speed rail line between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston is being closely watched by officials in North Texas, where there are varying opinions as to where the first station should be built.