More than two dozen new Texas laws take effect Jan. 1. Here’s what to know about the policies ahead of the new year.

Seven candidates are running for the seat, including four Republicans​: Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip ...

More than 30 new laws will take effect in Texas on Jan. 1, spanning the gamut from artificial intelligence, immigration ...

As the new year begins, Texans will see dozens of new laws take effect on January 1 — from faster evictions for squatters to ...

Ongoing efforts by the Texas GOP to close open primaries raise concerns among those worried the move could disenfranchise ...

The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party ...

Texans will elect a new attorney general next year for the first time in over a decade. The office handles legal matters impacting everyday life and, currently, plays a leading role in the ...

The Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association is asking the court to order the city to place the collective bargaining ...

The Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association has filed a lawsuit against the city of Conroe, alleging a violation of state law.

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program will allow eligible families to use $10,474 for their child’s private ...

Abbott said he believes the new statewide prosecutor is needed because some Texas district attorneys are not prosecuting ...

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