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A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes its sprawling urban centers. Known for its cowboy culture, barbecue and booming energy industry, the Lone Star State is home to some of the largest and ...

Arctic blast is heading towards to Texas. From the Panhandle, to the Gulf Coast, and San Antonio and Dallas, major ...

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

AUSTIN, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.69 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, ...

Texas state lawmakers are considering a plan to create a Lone Star Air Force to battle wildfire outbreaks. The operators of ...

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new ...

Will Texas House Republicans face censure following Speaker vote? Can they legally be removed from primary ballot?

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.