A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After the Texas House and Senate concurred with amendments made by the other chamber, the legislature ...

The Legislature is wrapping up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders ...

The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...

University boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs ...

AUSTIN _ For 140 days during the 89th Texas Legislature, 150 members state representatives and 31 senators took thousands of ...

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The Texas Senate approves a $338 billion budget with funds for property tax relief, education, and infrastructure.

State Sen. Juan Hinojosa says the new state budget makes important investments to maintain Texas' economic competitiveness.

Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, ...

The Texas Legislature has passed a $338 billion state budget for the next two years, which now heads to Governor Greg Abbott ...