COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Houston restaurant shooting could factor into gun control debates
A recent deadly shooting in Houston could factor into upcoming gun control debates at the Texas State Capitol this legislative session.
88th Texas Legislative Session: 64 bills filed in relation to LGBTQ+ community
In the 2023 Legislative Session, 64 bills have been filed in relation to the LGBTQ+ community. The most bills to be filed in a single regular session.
Robert Fratta, former Missouri City police officer, executed by lethal injection
A former suburban Houston police officer was executed Tuesday for hiring two people to kill his estranged wife nearly 30 years ago amid a contentious divorce and custody battle.
Texas’ 88th legislative session kicks off with lawmakers determining what to do with $33 billion surplus
With Tuesday’s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol facing the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus..
Texas legislature reconvenes with calls for unity, potential conflict
Next month, Gov. Abbott will lay out his priorities for lawmakers. That will be done in his State of the State speech.
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
88th Texas legislative session begins Jan. 10
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, discussed the upcoming Texas legislative session.
What will Texas do with its $33 billion surplus? State comptroller shares his thoughts
Lawmakers have gathered in Austin for the legislative session and have an unprecedented challenge to contend with that is what to do with a huge number of excess tax dollars.
Texas The Issue Is: Congressman Wesley Hunt discusses migrant crisis, budget, battle among GOP
Newly elected Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt insists the deepening immigration crisis along the Texas border is a clear and present danger to America's sovereignty and security.
2023 Austin City Council members take oath of office
Council member Velasquez, Council member Ryan Alter and Council member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri were elected in December’s runoff election, along with Mayor Kirk Watson.
Mayor Steve Adler hit with ethics complaints days before leaving office
Austin City Council Member Mackenzie-Anne Kelly and Linda Guerrero, a former candidate for Austin City Council District 9, have filed ethics complaints against Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his final days in office.
What does the new state legislative session mean for Texas veterans?
Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.
Is the Texas GOP moving away from Former President Donald Trump?
Matt Mackowiak, president of the Travis County Republican Party, and Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa discuss the relationship between Former President Trump and Texas Republicans.
Williamson County elected officials sworn in for new terms
It was a fun and exciting day in Williamson County for elected officials as their families took part of the swearing in ceremony.
Final findings of 2020 Texas General Election audit released by Secretary of State
According to the audit report, Texas voters should have a "high level of confidence" in the accuracy of Texas elections.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into immigration groups
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a state investigation into private groups that may be coordinating mass crossings.
Rick Perry wants Texas to legalize online sports betting
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Runoff elections: Kirk Watson wins Austin mayoral race defeating Celia Israel
Kirk Watson has been elected as Austin's next mayor, defeating candidate Celia Israel. Watson will replace Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
Texas lawmaker files bill to block social media for minors
Republican State Rep Jared Patterson of Denton County says he's making good on a promise to protect children from what he calls the “harmful mental health effects of social media.”