87th Texas Legislature

The bill passed the Texas House on Thursday with widespread bipartisan support. It would apply to cities with populations above 250,000.

The Texas House on Thursday (April 29th) approved a bill that could lead to lower penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana. The bill would also provide a way for for some Texans who have been charged with the crime to have it expunged from their record...

A PUC report says there was $16 billion in ERCOT overcharges during February's deadly winter storm. The legislature is now prepared to step in and pass bills to correct the problem

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on The Chad Hasty Show clarifying his stance on the possibility of legalized sports betting in the state of Texas.

Speaker Dade Phelan named House members to over 30 different committees for the 87th Legislature, including Higher Education, Calendars, and Redistricting

Only six members of the Texas House didn't support Phelan for the Speaker's post. The 87th Legislature continues in Austin through late May.

Should Texas secede from the United States of America? At least one Texas lawmaker wants to put the question on a ballot.

Texas is considered a top destination by at least one group out of Las Vegas.