Record spending increase for public schools passes in the Texas Senate
Republicans say this new funding is four times the usual increase in school spending.
Texas Senate gives initial approval to $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
Texas may be closer to being reimbursed for border security efforts
Gov. Abbott said the state spent more than $11 billion during the Biden administration securing the border.
New deal would inject $8.5 billion in new money for Texas public schools
The Texas Senate is expected to approve the bill. It will then head to the House.
Bipartisan support propels Texas bill to clarify medical exceptions in near-total abortion ban
The bill is aimed at better defining for doctors when it is ok for them to perform an abortion.
New poll shows Senator Cornyn trailing AG Paxton in Republican primary for U.S. Senate
The new poll shows Senator Cornyn trailing Attorney General Paxton by 16 percentage points, 56% to 40%.
Fort Worth Mayor Parker discusses possible TEA takeover of Fort Worth ISD
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
Texas lawmakers push for state to be reimbursed for efforts to secure the border
While these numbers at the border are sharply lower, the immigration courts are seeing historically high volumes of cases.
First Lady Melania Trump honors the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush at White House
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp that pays tribute to former First Lady and Texan Barbara Bush.
How much Texas homeowners and businesses could save on property taxs
Texas homeowners and businesses will save a total of $10 billion in new savings on their property tax bills starting this year under a new deal struck by top Texas leaders.
Are the days of the Texas Lottery numbered? Why some lawmakers want it abolished
Questions are swirling at the Texas Capitol over the future of the Texas Lottery and the Lottery Commission.
North Texas cities split over bill that will change how DART transit agency is funded
A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded.
Texas leaders strike a deal on property tax relief for homeowners, businesses
Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
Re-elected Mansfield mayor says "People are tired of the uber partisanship"
Evans said voters like the direction of the city and pushed back against partisan politics being a part of the campaign.
Constitutional amendment seeks to keep Texas judges from releasing violent offenders on low bail
Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.