Texas’ conservative Legislature has again and again refused to mandate that most private businesses use E-Verify. Experts say ...

Chronicle readers are invited to a live virtual event at noon on Thursday, June 12 to discuss the lottery controversy that ...

Texas bail reform package changes coming. What we know "Under current statute, the only offense a judge can deny bond flat ...

Gov. Greg Abbott faces pressure, including from in his own Republican Party, to veto the legislation, which Lt. Gov. Dan ...

HOUSTON – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is anticipated to sign a historic bail reform package in Houston on Tuesday, one day ...

A recent law passed the Texas Senate that would ban all THC products and is waiting signature from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. A ...

A bill that passed the state legislature and has been sent to the governor does not give “full authority” to law enforcement ...

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The base salary for state judges hasn't changed or adjusted for inflation since 2013, ranking Texas second-to-last for ...

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, ...

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban ...