The so-called “permission slips” were issued to Democrats who broke quorum and fled the state in a 15-day fight over GOP gerrymandering. The slips, which they were forced to sign in order to leave the ...

DPS said the person had made threats online to go to the Capitol and shoot and kill 'those who will not allow lawmakers to ...

After Democrats spent several weeks delaying a vote, the Texas House is poised to vote on new congressional district that ...

U.S.-NATO MEETING: U.S. and NATO military officials will meet today to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as the White ...

Texas GOP set to pass map adding 5 House seats, triggering national redistricting fight and Democratic retaliation. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.

After weeks of delays, Texas Republicans who control the state House are slated to begin the process for their controversial ...

Several Texas Democrats joined state Rep. Nicole Collier (D) on Tuesday to protest new guidelines preventing party members from leaving the House chambers without a police escort and signed ...

The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the ...

The vote follows prodding by President Donald Trump, eager to stave off a midterm defeat that would deprive his party of control of the House of Representatives, and weeks of delays after dozens of ...

There’s also Ken Paxton’s silly suit against Beto O’Rourke. Every time you think it can’t get any worse, just wait a minute.

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated protesters from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday after a reported possible threat ...