Texas Republicans are moving quickly to pass their economic and social priorities through the Legislature, but the party is far from unified, and the best example of GOP factions is the uneasy ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school ...

If the president’s defiance continues, the standoff will create the prospect of a constitutional crisis, and it will be the ...

Gov. Greg Abbott schooled Pope Francis on the Bible after the Catholic leader criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. In a statement responding to Francis's open letter this week ...

Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice ...

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An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never ...

Just days after Governor Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for lawmakers in his State of the State address, Senate ...

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

Senate Bill 4 would raise the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 and ensure school districts would not lose money.

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