87th Texas Legislature

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.