House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s ...

A key Senate critic threw a lifeline to the Texas Lottery when he proposed moving its oversight to a new agency instead of ...

House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill Monday, ...

After jackpot controversies, multiple resignations of lottery officials and a ban on online lotto ticket sales, the system is ...

Dallas-based Half Price Books is leading the fight against a bill being considered in Austin. The bill would allow bookstores ...

Amending the Texas Constitution to crack down on the state’s bail practices has been an elusive priority of Gov. Greg ...

A home on Adams Road off Highway 82 between Sherman and Bells is a total loss after a house fire on Monday afternoon.

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test. The STAAR test is a statewide, standardized test for students in public schools, and it ...

Gov. Greg Abbott continues to seek stricter bail laws after authorities lost track of a murder suspect in Van Zandt County ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House gave near-unanimous initial approval to a bill that would replace the STAAR test in the next school year.