The Democrats’ short list of possible benefits: A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field. State Rep.

Texas, is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling holding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission lacks licensing authority, ...

The Republican-led Texas House voted Thursday to bar Democrats from holding powerful committee chair posts, ending a longstanding tradition that members credited with fostering a bipartisan spirit ...

Members of the Texas Democratic Party say there are several things they want to accomplish for the state in 2025. The new session of the Texas legislature starts on Tuesday. Republicans have a ...

North Texas statehouse Democrats say other states are doing a better job of protecting their citizens — and that needs to change. On Sunday, they outlined their priorities for the legislative ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite having fewer seats in 2025 than they did in 2023, a north Texas Democrat says her party can still wield influence in the Texas House during the 89th Regular Legislative ...

Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th district. And Democrats involved in South Texas politics expect him to jump in after he wraps his farewell tour, according to two people familiar with the ...

DALLAS -- The Texas Legislature is looking more like the U.S. Congress. Last week the Republican-controlled state House approved new rules that prevent Democrats from serving as committee chairs ...

Two South Texas Democrats in Congress joined all House Republicans on Tuesday in voting to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports from elementary school to college.

Democrats in the Texas House will no longer be allowed to hold influential committee chair positions under new rules passed by the chamber on Thursday. The change, which brings to an end the Texas ...