Senator Lois Kolkhorst represents District 18, which includes much of the Brazos Valley, including counties such as Burleson, Grimes, Waller, and Washington. She said what she’d like to focus on during this session is property taxes and making some cuts to ease inflationary pressures.

The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.

The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.

Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.

Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the swearing in ceremony.

It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga