The state constitution’s legislative calendar — not a vote threshold — makes it hard to overrule the governor. Legislators ...

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin has launched a campaign for Texas lieutenant governor. She spoke to Texas This Week about the announcement.

As the field takes shape for the 2026 campaign, the Republican incumbent, Dan Patrick, starts with a large financial ...

Goodwin on Tuesday announced her bid to unseat three-term Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has also launched his campaign ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Texas lawmaker who represents part of Travis County is putting her name in the running to become the ...

Texas lawmakers consider reforms that would increase voter input on costly ballot measures and provide greater truth in ...

The Texas House advances a legislative package that would change the way bail is administered in Texas — but one key part of ...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans. Two ...

Venezuelans are again finding themselves as pawns in their country’s political game. They have been summoned to a Sunday ...