FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics ...

The Texas Senate revealed a bill on Friday to create an education savings accounts program, a top priority for Gov.

The newly elected Texas House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, is well positioned to bring school choice to Texas and achieve other ...

A key part is the requirement that the GOP House Caucus demanded. Committee Chairs are to be members from the majority party ...

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...

From Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to Chip Roy and Dan Crenshaw, an inside look at how Texas politicians relate to President ...

The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his ...

"I can't speak for all minorities, but I felt like a lot of people weren't excited by the top of the ticket," Democratic Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Jeremy Davis said.

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