No matter what Texas has going for it, growth will stall if there isn't adequate reliable and affordable electric power. New ...

The Texas AFL-CIO has released their Pro-Worker Scorecard, which ranks how much Texas State Representatives and State ...

The 89th Texas Legislative regular session has concluded, allowing me the opportunity to update you about the session and matters that will impact us, particularly around the state budget passed by ...

Historic support for Tarleton State University continued in the 89th legislative session, including $5 million in non-formula support for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (applicant status ...

Founded in 1978, the Montrose Center and its leader, Avery Belyeu, advocate for a thriving Houston LGBTQ community whose very ...

As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming ...

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Safara Malone, who identifies as a transgender woman, was a senior in high school.

More than 1,000 bills were passed into law during the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature. Key legislation for the ...

As part of the “Inside the Capitol” series, The University Star has invited the four state legislators that represent Hays ...

At the end of the session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills into law on Monday, June 23. However, Abbott called for a ...

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence and honor those who have fought ...

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