Over 1,000 bills were signed into law during the 2025 Texas Legislature session, including a bill that allows parents to use ...

As fundamental questions of gender and sexuality dominate Republican priorities at the state and federal level, the Texas Legislature is considering a record number of anti-trans bills this session.

Patrick is president of the Texas Senate and is arguably the most powerful person in the Legislature. He appeared to support the idea of redrawing legislative boundaries to squeeze one or two more ...

Related: Your Texas, Your Issues: We’re tracking the 89th Texas legislative session The 89th legislative session began Jan. 14 and ends June 2. The 90th session will run from Jan. 12 through May ...

The 3 biggest powers in the Texas Legislature: The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker By Isaac Yu , Edward McKinley Feb 6, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and Rep. Dustin ...

Before last session, we wrote a big picture guide to the Lege—why it’s so screwed up, why it’s hard to follow, and who benefits from the fracas. ... 3. Who’s Who in the Texas Legislature.

The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the Lone Star State. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

The Texas constitution limits its Legislature to a 140-day regular session every other year. The final three weeks of a session include several deadlines, setting a rapid and occasionally frenetic ...

While touring major cities in Texas to highlight wins and local impacts stemming from the 89th Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made a pit stop in Lubbock on Tuesday. Joined by Sen. Charles ...

Like all legislation, these proposals must win approval from a majority of lawmakers in both the Texas House and Senate. Part of that process includes committee hearings, where a small group of ...

As fundamental questions of gender and sexuality dominate Republican priorities at the state and federal level, the Texas Legislature is considering a record number of anti-trans bills this session.