Texas has some of the most lenient ethics laws in the country. Donors can give unlimited amounts to candidates, and Patrick’s handling of the absurd Paxton impeachment trial on bribery charges proves that the Legislature cannot restrain itself when it comes to money.

Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.

Delia Parker-Mims is among a handful of Texas Democrats looking to lead the state party after a slate of electoral setbacks in November.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.

Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually long and unusually public mudfight for the role.

AUSTIN, Texas — A push by Texas’ hard right to widen control in the state Capitol fell short Tuesday after House lawmakers rejected its choice for the powerful speakership amid a Republican feud accelerated by the historic impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton .

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.

Attorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.

When Democratic lawmakers cast their votes for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, the vast majority of them saw a clear choice between two Republicans.