Texas Legislature

Senate Bill 22 would increase funding for in-state film and TV production to $500 million every two years, up from $200 million now.

Elon Musk is asking the state to give him the power to close Boca Chica Beach on SpaceX’s schedule just as rocket launches there may spike. Local leaders and environmentalists stand in opposition.

Since the 89th Legislature kicked off in January, the Texas Senate has passed nearly 200 bills. But as of Wednesday morning, their counterparts in the House have only passed 16. Why is that?

At least 98% of Texas driver's licenses are REAL ID compliant, but a low national rate could slow TSA screening.

Paxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.

State workers came back to cramped offices and packed parking lots this week. They said the new policy is unworkable.

Matthew McConaughey, who has spent more than three decades as an actor, told the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Monday that one of his only regrets is not making more films in Texas.

Austin City Council can rest easy: Texas isn't going to take over the capital city.

Abortion is legal in Texas only when the life of the mother or a “major bodily function” is at risk. Doctors, who could face prison time for performing an abortion, have been seeking clarification on the exception.

The Texas House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton with bipartisan approval in May 2023. The Texas Senate ultimately voted to acquit him.