Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.

The Texas Lottery will continue, but the Legislature has mandated a series of reforms and placed it under a different state ...

The legislation stems from deep misgivings among top state leaders over the way the state-run gaming enterprise has been run.

Bill giving Texas parents, school boards more control over library books heads to Abbott. Legislators on Saturday gave final ...

The BriefThe Texas Legislature has passed a $338 billion state budget for the next two years, which now heads to Governor Greg Abbott for approval.Key spending areas include $51 billion for property ...

The Texas Senate on Friday gave final approval on a proposal to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission and transfer the state’s ...

SB 3070 would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on how ...