Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov.

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

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.

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

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

About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...

Following Governor Greg Abbott’s declaration of school choice as an emergency issue over the weekend, the Senate moved quickly to pass a plan to create savings accounts that parents can use to pay for ...

A new survey, however, may help some of you more liberal-minded folks in the Lone Start State feel a bit less lonely.

Despite a survey showing Texans' support, and Gov. Greg Abbott giving his strongest stance, political experts aren't betting on online sports gambling in the Lone Star State anytime soon.

The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.

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

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last ...