House approves $1.8 billion package of school finance bills

The Brief: School finance legislation up for debate in the Texas House this morning

Hey, Texplainer: Why can't we create a statewide property tax to fund public education?

Texas effort targeting union dues mirrors initiatives in other states

Analysis: Texas House committee tries shock therapy on school finance

Texas plans to move 1,000 inmates to air-conditioned prison units

Former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison confirmed as NATO ambassador

Texas House approves more abortion reporting requirements

House gives early OK to reversing cuts to disabled children's therapy services

The Brief: Legislature divided over retired teachers' health care

With retired teachers' health care at stake, legislators clash on fixes

When school’s out, rural Texas towns struggle to feed their hungry kids

In Texas House, property tax proposals range from minor tweaks to abolishment

Audio: Special session update, Rick Perry and Dawnna Dukes (podcast)

What it means for Texas colleges if Trump targets affirmative action

U.S. Rep. Will Hurd gets first major Democratic challenger for 2018

Report: Trump considering Perry for secretary of Homeland Security

The Brief: Texas schools grappling with free lunch quandary

Texas has more kids eligible for free summer meals. Why is the state feeding fewer?

Analysis: No, the Texas Legislature isn’t lowering your property taxes

U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway staking legacy on passing politically tricky farm bill

Halfway through special session, Patrick wants "better communications" with House

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams cleared in ethics investigation

Travis County District Attorney rescinds offer to drop charges against Rep. Dukes

Report: Texas could lose billions if new immigration enforcement law stands