Hundreds of new Texas laws go into effect on Sept. 1. From classroom changes to tougher penalties and new driving rules, here ...

On a recent July afternoon, Sasko Cuklev’s eyes swept over a color-coded map of the United States. Just outside, a black ...

The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions beyond what’s in state law, putting the sweeping local crackdown on the ...

A bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions tentatively passed the Texas House on Tuesday night, setting the stage for perhaps the most sweeping victory ...

This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the “Texas Energy Crossroads” project, a partnership between The Hill and Nexstar Texas stations examining the oil and gas industry and ...

Three new Texas bills clear away zoning and land use regulations that have stood in the way of housing development. But some ...

El Paso County could soon adopt a new fire code and regulations for outdoor businesses in order to give emergency services stronger enforcement tools and improve safety standards in unincorporated ...