Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1839, but did you know a brief ‘war’ nearly made Houston the seat of power in the Lone Star State?

Texas lawmakers will enter their 89th legislative session at noon on Jan. 14, the biennial, five-month period where they can pass new bills. Read more: ...

With an "ultra-conservative" majority at the helm in the state Capitol, Austin's "liberal" city council members are bracing ...

we look at how our reporting could lead to action at the Capitol. Unfinished Business – Texas lawmakers are promising change on the heels of several of our investigative reports. From bills to ...

When the conversation turned toward school vouchers, Representative Gerdes said it was the defining issue of the 89th Legislature.

AUSTIN — Members of the Texas House will vote Tuesday for their new Speaker after a month-long divisive battle among Republicans. It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th ...

Ohio State has beaten Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to book its place in the College Football Playoff national championship game. Trailing 21-14 in the final minutes, the Longhorns had a chance ...

The exterior of the Texas State Capitol is seen, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Austin. Death row inmate Robert Roberson is scheduled to testify, Monday before Texas lawmakers at the State Capitol.( ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered all flags to be raised to full staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day.

For the first time in 27 games, Texas football will enter a contest as a betting underdog when it faces Ohio State in a College Football Playoff semifinal Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

ARLINGTON — After recently visiting Atlanta for both the SEC championship game and Peach Bowl, Texas football will not be returning to Georgia's capital city. Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins ...