Many of the top assignments went to allies of new House Speaker Dustin Burrows. But a few also went to his critics.

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House ...

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

The five-term lawmaker who dropped his bid for a third term as speaker says he was right to impeach Ken Paxton and not twist ...

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

Public opinion appears to be shifting in favor of gambling expansion. A recent University of Houston poll found that 60% of ...

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports ...

He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...

The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call ...

Burrows is taking over the gavel from one of his closest allies, former speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont. His elevation suggests that many of Phelan’s lieutenants — close allies who chaired key ...

He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...