Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now ...

State Rep. James Talarcio, best known for going head to head with top GOP lawmakers over the infusion of religion in schools ...

As ethical and legal debates about artificial intelligence continue, Texas is expanding its regulations on the new technology ...

The 89th legislative session wrapped up Monday, concluding any business lawmakers have been working on for the past five ...

Senate Republicans proposed an alternative to an artificial intelligence provision in Trump’s sweeping tax and domestic ...

Legislation approved by the state Senate that then stalled in the House was backed by oil and gas interests opposed to ...

James Talarico, a pastor and former schoolteacher, led Texas House Democrats' fight against private school vouchers.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing his push to ban THC products in Texas. Opponents say the availability of THC products has helped them more than pills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing to push a ...

From the books children can read to whether they can use cellphones, lawmakers changed the landscape for parents — and ...

This session, the Legislature filed more anti-LGBTQ+ bills than ever before. The dozen that passed threaten to negatively ...

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