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 ...

Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth was among local reps who complained about time spent honoring the music superstar. But not ...

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the passage of Senate Bill 2, Providing School Choice, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: ...

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

School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.

A report looked at the opinions of Texans on legislation that would legalize different forms of gambling and marijuana use in ...

AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The ...

A post made Tuesday morning on social media by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick citing huge support for a ban on THC consumables now has more than 12,000 views. Patrick pulled the number from a new ...

Advocates lobbying for sports betting and gambling legislation in Texas now have the support of Texas Govenor Greg Abbott.