Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

After passing a Texas sports betting bill in 2023, the House sees a new bill introduced while the Senate remains an uphill ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Joan Huffman called on the Texas House to pass a bond reform package once it clears the Senate.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling on lawmakers to pass a series of bills aimed at reforming the bail bond system in Texas.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

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Since the law’s passage in 2023, universities across the state have shuttered DEI offices and efforts. Those offices sought to help Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented students adjust to ...

The photo of the supposed sign, appearing on Reddit in February 2025, displayed a "security notice" for DFW International ...

Posters detailing an Electronic Genital Verification pilot program were spotted at DFW Airport over the weekend.