Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin enters race for Lt. Governor, says "it's time for change"
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
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Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Burt Thakur pulled off an upset on Saturday by beating an incumbent to earn a seat on the city council.
The law will require county jails across Texas to check with ICE to see if inmates are in the U.S. illegally or not.
Teachers and non-administrative staff across Texas will receive salary increases under the new legislation.
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler visited DSG Technology in Arlington as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative.
For the first time in 15 years, Tarrant County will see new precinct boundaries.
The DOJ sued Texas on Wednesday over a long-standing state education policy, which it says illegally favors undocumented foreign students.
For over 20 years, thousands of undocumented students have benefited from the Texas Dream Act.
Nearly half of that new funding will go towards teacher pay raises.
The Irving Professional Firefighters Association said they are investigating multiple false statements made by two men that city firefighters support human trafficking.
Less than a day after commissioners approved a controversial redistricting proposal, a group of citizens filed a lawsuit claiming intentional discrimination.
The 89th legislative session ended on June 2. Here's a look at bills that passed and bills that failed.
Opponents, including Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, argue the bill violates the separation of church and state.
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Brandon Gill at odds with each other.
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Beto O'Rourke said he's listening to the people to decide where he can do the most good in determining whether to run for office.
Teachers and non-administrative staff across Texas will receive salary increases under the new legislation.
The Texas House has passed the largest public school funding increase in state history, sending the measure to Abbott's desk for final approval. Here's what else could be signed this weekend.
SB 2880 wasn't scheduled for review in the Texas House.
A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms is fading in Austin.
Since the suspects were confirmed to be in the country illegally, federal immigration officials are now involved in the investigation.
Republican commissioners have been open in public comments that their goal is to increase GOP representation on the court.
The legislation will likely head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after the House and Senate discuss it further.
In a 95-44 vote, Senate Bill 3 passed in the House, banning all THC products including edibles and drinks with THC.
