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Gov. Greg Abbott recently used his fifth State of the State speech to cut an ad for a large television conglomerate and a corporation that manufactures “rare earth magnets.” The three-term governor, fresh off an easy reelection, also took the chance to snub the Capitol press corps and unveil a list of policy

A handful of bills target gender-affirming medical care. Some families have fled the state and others are ready to follow. 

“I’m speaking to you from the manufacturing floor of Noveon,” announced Texas’ fearless leader to a limited audience.

With a Republican majority in both House and Senate, the question of spending priorities will be fought between the two chambers' leaders.

Lawmaking in Texas is a fast-paced political process that is unique compared to other states. We sat down with TCU political science professor and political analyst Scott Braddock to learn the art of Texas politics.

Forget Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick. Florida’s governor will be calling the shots when the Texas Legislature returns in January.

It's not what you think it is. It's not a government program. This is a third party that is a debt settlement company. The government is warning you about this.

Sure, in-depth narrative journalism is great. But so is feeling like you’re part of the conversation with your “friends.”

In order to move forward, the House would need to approve the bill, and the House and Senate would need to approve a separate, joint resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment.

The midterm elections centered around abortion, school safety, and immigration. Many experts highlighted the importance of the Latino vote in this election, as they are the largest minority group in the south. However, early vote turnout was low across the state of Texas.