Lawmakers in 2017 took a major step to end most child marriages. However, emancipated teenagers 16 and older can get married.

If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply ...

Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they ...

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s ...

The group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic ...

The state attorney general sued Google in 2022, alleging it unlawfully tracked and collected users’ private data.

The Teacher Incentive Allotment gives raises to teachers based on performance. But it leaves out many educators and school ...

The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much ...

Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid ...

A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect ...

Legislators in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on more property tax relief. But some critics worry the cuts ...

ODESSA — Texas will need a lot more energy in the future. Driven largely by demand from businesses such as data centers and ...