In launching his reelection campaign Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised to give voters more control over their property taxes.

Despite a new law being passed during the 89th Legislative Session, Texas is still observing daylight saving time – for now. House Bill 1393, penned by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and ...

The biennial meeting of state lawmakers concluded in early June, and as usual, it produced a spectrum of bills that sparked a range of reactions, generating controversy and consensus alike.

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The Texas State Capitol Building at sunset in Austin, Texas Image by Lucky-photographerShutterstock (1) The Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) has released its 89th Legislative Session Ratings, giving ...

Light illuminates a directory as people walk and take the stairs down to the second floor of the state Capitol extension in Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribu, ...

State Rep. and former House Speaker Tom Craddick has filed for re-election to House District 82, which includes Midland, Martin and Dawson counties.

The Texas 89th Legislative Session was marked by significant legislative activity, with lawmakers considering a substantial volume of proposed legislation across both chambers. According to our tally, ...

The 89th legislative session was a busy one for the Texas oil, gas, and energy industry. This article summarizes several, although not all, of the bills affecting the industry that were passed during ...

Webb County is considering joining a federal immigration enforcement program but postponed action amid legal concerns and ...

Following the end of the second special session of the Texas Legislature on Sept 4, House District 30 Rep. AJ Louderback returned to the region. He reported on the major bills passed during the 89th ...