The Republican, who announced his retirement from the Texas House Monday, announced his bid right after Tarrant County commissioners voted on new district borders favorable to the GOP.

Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family.

Two resolutions aimed at the resort company Las Vegas Sands were indefinitely tabled during Irving's City Council meeting because they were added past the submission deadline.

Senate Bill 22 would establish a 10-year fund for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he's challenging John Cornyn for his seat in the Senate. They’ve both set their sights on EPIC City, a proposed Muslim-centered community development.

On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.

Lawmakers might tie disparate issues – like school funding and THC bans – as leverage to see their priority bills through.

The bill would provide a tax credit to match an amount donated to organizations that provide K-12 scholarships.

Local officials certified the election results creating the new City of Starbase after opposition from local activist groups.

The measures, all authored by Houston Sen. Joan Huffman, include a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar people in the country without legal status from being released on bond if accused of a range of serious felonies.

Senate Bill 22 would increase incentives funding, loosen some application requirements and create a sense of security with its 10-year runway.

In separate lawsuits, five urban prosecutors argue the AG's new requirements exceed his legal authority.