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

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several hot-topic issues he says ...

The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call ...

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. His comments follow a number of Executive Orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott for ...

A recent University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll found strong public support for gambling expansion in Texas. The survey of 1,200 adults revealed that 73% favor casino resorts, 60% ...

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

A free public education for all citizens is a standard by which we are identified. I am a recipient of a free public ...

A post made Tuesday morning on social media by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick citing huge support for a ban on THC ...

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 ...

This gives emergency items a ‘head start’ in the legislative process, allowing bills to be voted on and possibly signed ...

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