Texas House of Representatives

New rules and procedures by the Texas House of Representatives outlined what the 87th legislative session could look like in a pandemic.

Texas state Rep. Erin Zwiener wants to make sure that astrotourism to the region continues. Ahead of the legislative session, she filed a bill that would allow cities to enforce lighting ordinances outside official city limits.

Springer is joining the state Senate after a hard-fought special election runoff earlier this month.

Dennis Bonnen, the outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, said Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as coronavirus hospitalizations in the state hovered just below their summer peak.

The House will limit attendance for what is typically a crowded day at the Capitol when family and friends attend the opening ceremonies.

Phelan will face one of the most difficult sessions in decades, with issues ranging from COVID-19 relief to redistricting.

Several bills have been filed for the next Texas Legislative session that would decriminalize or legalize the use of marijuana in the state. One state representative said legalization could help to fend off a looming $4.6 billion deficit in Texas.

The announcement from the state representative from San Antonio comes after state Rep. Senfronia Thompson filed to run for the post Friday. Democrats are hoping to gain control of the House this November.

The super PAC Forward Majority is pouring the money into 18 races that will likely determine which party controls the lower chamber in January.

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt was hospitalized last week after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the lawmaker confirmed Friday to The Texas…

After a string of Texas House primary seasons featuring broad intraparty combat, the 2020 one is coming down to three runoffs Tuesday where hardline…

Democrats are targeting ten Texas House districts in North Texas in 2020 that are held by Republicans, and perhaps no race is more hotly contested as the…