Patrick is running for his fourth term as the lieutenant governor of Texas. He has been in the position since 2014.

New laws will soon take effect and impact operations at Central Texas schools. AUSTIN, Texas - Tuesday, August 19, was the first day of the new school year for Austin ISD students. Some new laws will also soon take effect and impact operations.

Organizers with the Austin Pride Foundation told The Austin American-Statesman that they host their festivities later in the summer so college stud

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, TxDOT representatives and other state and local officials set to attend. The bridge will be officially opened to the public immediately following the ceremony.

A Democratic Texas lawmaker has chosen to spend the night in the state House chamber to avoid being shadowed by law enforcement.

The imposition of police surveillance by Republican state House leaders on their Democratic colleagues marked the latest front in Texas’ redistricting battle.

A Texas lawmaker who slept in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol Monday night filed a lawsuit shortly into her protest, according to online records.

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The University of Texas System Board of Regents will be asked this week to approve a six-year contract extension for Del Conte, online records show. The extension would keep Del Conte, 57, with the Texas athletic department through 2036.