texas senate

A panel discussion was held this week at SXSW on the issue of sports betting.

Texas SB 23 is raising concerns because mandatory minimum sentencing does not prevent repeat offenses, and because it could infringe on gun rights.

Seliger was first elected to State Senate District 31 in 2004. Before becoming a state senator he served four terms as Amarillo's mayor

Texas House Bill 1535 has been initially passed in the Texas House of Representatives, which means more Texans could qualify for medical marijuana.

State Rep. Springer defeated Shelley Luther in a runoff for the Special Election for Senate District 30.

The special election is to replace Sen. Pat Fallon, who is running for Congress.