Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone ...

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't ...

After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be on board with a new ban on cell phones in schools.

The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.

The Senate version ( Senate Bill 1) calls for a total of $332.9 billion in spending from all funds, state and federal, with roughly 70% coming purely from state monies. The House version ( House Bill ...

The governor said the costs “fell squarely on the shoulders of Texas taxpayers but should have been the federal government’s responsibility.” ...

J, Kyle Rable shares concerns about spending cuts proposed by U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington and impacts on healthcare.

On the same day the Texas Senate filed its 2026-2027 biennium budget proposal, the Texas House filed a similar budget.

Texas lawmakers have unveiled their proposed state budgets for the next two years, prioritizing property tax relief and school vouchers.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas House of Representatives is set to vote on House rules Thursday and among the considerations is to form a DOGE committee that would analyze the efficiencies in the state ...

Texas budget plans focus on education reform, border security, and tax relief, with contentious funding for private school vouchers.