Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.

The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up "school choice" vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

In a recent interview with the Texas Take Podcast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he has no problem with legalizing online sports betting.

TV, digital and print ads seek to build support after the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 2’s voucher-style plan.

About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...

Fans believe Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson push to legalize sports betting and expand casino gaming in Texas is ...

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

Moving swiftly on a central Republican priority, the Texas Senate approved a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put ...

According to current Texas law possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in prison and a $2,000 fine. For two to four ounces the maximum penalty is ...

A majority of Texans support the construction of destination resort casinos, legalized online sports betting and the ...