The Texas Panhandle is at a pivotal crossroads as new state laws and federal policy shifts begin to reshape rural life. The ...

The expected debate over Senate Bill 5, a legislative crackdown on the Texas hemp industry, was put on hold Monday after the ...

The bills would carry a $5,000 fine for a first-time violation. Momentum for such restrictions has increased in the state and ...

T YLER, Texas (KLTV) - With the special session underway, State Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-Uvalde) has filed a bill requiring the ...

Senate Bill 13, which goes into effect Sept. 1, gives parents and school boards more power in saying what materials are ...

There isn’t much cooling overnight, which will start affecting energy bills. It’s essential to conserve energy when possible, ...

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn argues moving the shuttle to a site near Houston's Johnson Space Center would right an "egregious ...

If lawmakers do eliminate the STAAR, it’s unclear what would replace it. One proposal that drew support during the regular ...

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A new federal tax law reshapes the financial landscape for U.S. households—but not all states are affected equally. Here’s who comes out ahead.

Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott ...

Despite having hundreds of attorneys on staff, Ken Paxton frequently opts to hire private lawyers. One cost taxpayers more ...