Although Republicans have run state government for two decades, the governor said he was "shocked" to learn Texas has fifth ...

A cannon was central to the Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution, when Texan rebels refused to give ...

The following is a statement in opposition to school choice legislation from Texas House of Representatives member.

Even as border crossings drop, Gov. Greg Abbott continues to build more border walls, now targeting Laredo, a city that has ...

President Donald Trump weighed heavily into the Texas school voucher debate on Wednesday, putting personal pressure on ...

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The Texas House is taking up a sweeping private school voucher plan on Wednesday that is a top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott ...

While the House and Senate still need to agree on a final plan, the vote was a huge victory for the governor, who has pushed ...