Legislature

The state of Texas is being sued over the lack of air conditioning in its prisons, where indoor temperatures can top 100 degrees in the summer. In federal court, inmates detailed the extreme measures they’ve taken to get out of the heat, like starting fires or inflicting self-harm.

Paxton, a Republican who beat impeachment charges this year, has not reported at least a half dozen properties in Florida, Hawaii, Oklahoma and Utah to the state.

The lawsuit alleges a GOP-drawn map of Texas Senate districts dilutes the voting power of minorities in North Texas. Attorneys say it could be a preview of what’s to come in the larger legal battle facing the state’s controversial new political boundaries.

The Austin-based group says a number of laws recently passed by the Legislature limits Texans' rights when it comes to voting, teaching and access to abortion.

The eleven-item agenda is a mix of new items and Gov. Greg Abbott's priority measures that didn't pass during the regular session.

From Texas Standard:During these highly partisan times, you might be wondering, what happened to the political center? What happened to that willingness…

From Texas Standard.After another school shooting in Texas, this time in Santa Fe, calls for action have come from various places along the political…

From Texas Standard.There’s a whole lot of potential change right now on the Texas political landscape. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has a…

If you've never watched the Texas legislative process before, heading to the Capitol for the first time can be daunting. Connecting with existing groups…

The Texas Legislature gaveled in just a few short weeks ago. And, while lawmakers typically wait until the waning weeks of the session to get anything…