Landowners affected can be reimbursed for up to $75,000 in repair costs not covered by other sources after filing a claim ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says over $100,000 has been given to landowners through the state’s new Landowner ...

Breaking: Dade Phelan’s Exit Signals a Restoration of True Republican Values in Texas** In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the Texas political landscape, Speaker Dade Phelan has ...

The speaker is tasked with maintaining order on the House floor during debates, recognizing members who want to speak and ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers and politicians are responding to Incumbent Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dade Phelan's Friday morning announcement that he would not seek re-election ...

As school districts struggle to control the spread of cyberbullying, pornographic images and online exploitation among their ...

Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

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The requirement comes after state Attorney General Ken Paxton failed to disclose nine properties he and his blind trust owned ...

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Friday he would withdraw from the race for Speaker of the Texas House.

Phelan narrowly survived a primary challenge and lacked the support of a majority of House Republicans. Having angered conservatives with the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, Phelan dropped ...

House Speaker Dade Phelan on Friday announced he is dropping his bid for another term leading the Texas Legislature's lower ...