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 ...

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 ...

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

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

State Representative Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) fills in the seat left by retired former State Representative Matt Schaefer.

Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.