AUSTIN, Texas — A bill advancing through the Texas Legislature could give the state attorney general broader authority to penalize cities and counties that do not comply with state law.

Texas business owners may see a lower tax bill in the future. The Texas Legislature is taking steps toward approving a deal that would lower certain taxes. Credit: Maria Crane for The Texas ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Senate Bill 1798 is advancing through the Texas legislature and could significantly impact undocumented students attending public colleges and universities in the ...

The Texas Senate on Thursday unveiled its highly anticipated counterproposal to the House’s multibillion-dollar public school funding legislation, which would establish a long-term teacher pay ...

The Texas Senate approved changes Tuesday to the state's strict abortion law that both Republicans and Democrats say would clarify medical exceptions and has drawn support from women who were told ...

The Texas Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission and transfer its duties to another state agency. The move comes after a string of ...

Senate Bill 3070 would allow the Texas Lottery’s games to continue under a new department, abolish the agency and create restrictions on ticket purchases. A bill approved by the Texas Senate on ...

The Texas Senate passed a bill Thursday that leading business interests fear would lead to an age of expensive power and rolling blackouts. If passed by the House, state S.B. 715 would require all ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate voted Wednesday to advance a constitutional amendment that, if voters approve in November, would require judges to deny bond for people accused of certain ...