Constituents — that is you, your neighbor and other everyday Texans — aren’t the only ones trying to get lawmakers attention or have a say in what laws are passed. Welcome the lobbyists. Lobbying: ...

Welcome to our guide to the 89th Regular Legislative session. We’ll walk you through who makes up the Legislature, how laws are passed and what to expect.

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is represented by a representative in the House and a state senator. Both ...

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