Texas Republicans are moving quickly to pass their economic and social priorities through the Legislature, but the party is ...

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

"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...

Republicans in the Texas Senate introduced a bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools ...

Republican Texas lawmakers are renewing a push to infuse a greater religious influence in the state's public schools with a ...

Sue Cleveland, of the Hardin County GOP, is put out because the Texas House, in its wisdom, selected as speaker someone who ...

Sports betting bills moved forward in Texas and Oklahoma this week, but both have a long way to go before becoming law.

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports ...

This is the third session, deep-pocketed gambling interests have looked for wins in the GOP-controlled Texas Lege.

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The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

Texas has been trying to pass school vouchers since 1995, but the bills keep failing each session. Now, Abbott gets what he ...