In a move that mirrors the federal government's potential overhaul of the U.S. Department of Education, a Texas lawmaker is ...

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...

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

Sen. José Menéndez’s proposal, which does not come with additional funding, would require districts to install seatbelts for ...

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

Texas lawmakers are discussing five proposed bail reforms, including one to prevent undocumented defendants from posting bail ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning as the Texas Legislature looks to pass its first bills ...

SAN ANTONIO - A new state Senate bill has been introduced in Texas to provide expanded property tax relief for disabled ...

Until GOP support fell into place, it was unclear whether Gabbard’s nomination would succeed. Given the 53-47 split in the ...

Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.

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