The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

The Texas Senate has approved a new congressional redistricting map that could give Republicans five additional seats in Congress, sending the b

President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Texas Governor Abbott signed bills increasing penalties for human trafficking, with particular protections for children and disabled individuals.

The Texas state Senate early Saturday signed off on a new congressional map, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to sign into law ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vote passed the upper

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $146 billion plan to improve Texas roads and reduce traffic congestion over the next 10 years, involving TxDOT and public input.

The Texas redistricting battle is entering a new front as the fight turns to the courts, where Democrats and civil rights groups are expected to challenge the newly passed maps. Texas House

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for legal penalties for lawmakers who impede action in the Legislature after Texas House Democrats blocked a vote on GOP redistricting for two weeks.