After three weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations between chambers, the Texas Senate is considering a rewritten version of ...

A Senate proposal for a school funding bill would have the state dictate how 90% of the record-breaking finance bill's money ...

Texas Governor Abbott signs bills reinforcing its pro-business stance, including tax exemptions and protections against ...

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Texas school districts and public education advocates have asked state lawmakers for more money for teachers and students. The latest version of the Texas Legislature’s response was fully unveiled on ...

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed three pro-growth, business-friendly bills into law, with the goal of boosting Texas' ...

Abbott signed two bills, joint resolution related to business on May 14New version of HB 2 up for committee hearing Thursday ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a handful of bills into law on Wednesday afternoon that he said will make Texas more appealing to businesses looking to relocate their headquarters.

The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 will hold a hearing Thursday morning to discuss the future of public school ...

Despite opposing past attempts to enact a state voucher program, State Rep. Ken King voted in favor of Senate Bill 2.

With less than three weeks until the end of the legislative session, Texas leaders say they're confident their priorities ...