No GOP strongholds are projected to lose seats. Florida and Texas are projected to pick up four seats each. Arizona, Idaho, ...

John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the ...

WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the ...

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The hotly contested race for leader of the House divided Texas Republicans and produced threats of political retribution ...

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

Burrows will lead one of the state’s highest offices after a dramatic bowing-out of the former House speaker, Dade Phelan, ...

Two House Democrats on Tuesday voted in support of legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' ...

From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

Many conservative states also are pushing to bring Christianity into public K-12 education through moves such as requiring ...