Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

Nadya Suleman, who is known to the world as Octomom after giving birth to octuplets, shared a rare glimpse into her life as a ...

The state Capitol hosts the Texas Legislature every two years, and the 89th legislative session started Tuesday. During a ...

Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the ...

Three nominees are vying for the Texas House speaker's gavel after the 89th Texas legislature was seated Tuesday.

The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid ...

Senator Lois Kolkhorst represents District 18, which includes much of the Brazos Valley, including counties such as Burleson, ...

The speaker election ends a multi-month fight within the Texas Republican Party that began last legislative session.

An exciting and dramatic first day of the Texas legislative session is in the books. The House of Representatives elected a ...

State leaders are settling in at the Texas capital for the 89th legislative session, and sparks flew on day one.

Elect Joanne Shofner (R-Nacogdoches) about her feelings heading into her swearing-in and her support for State Representative ...