U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul dismisses House GOP Israel package as going nowhere

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Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels

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Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental consent under federal program

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Texas could spend federal funds meant to cut carbon emissions on highway projects

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With time running out, Texas Senate punts on taking action on border bill

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The Texas House’s new priority education bill offers the most concessions yet to sway voucher skeptics

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State Rep. Craig Goldman announces run for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s North Texas seat

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Watch a Nov. 15 conversation on the Texas Legislature’s special session and what’s next

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Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees

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Texas activist David Barton wants to end separation of church and state. He has the ear of the new U.S. House speaker.

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