Texas police can seize money and property with little transparency. So we got the data ourselves.

Critics say a bill awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature would mark an expansion of lawmakers’ ability to wall off their records from public scrutiny.

Lawmakers are finished with the regular session and now enter the political season, figuring out how to discuss their work in a narrative voters will find appealing in next year's elections.

The governor cited Texas' continued recovery from Hurricane Harvey as a reason why he was issuing an executive order to continue the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which was on track to shut down.

The legislation includes framework that provides more than $1.6 billion for flood control projects and repairs across the state.

Waskom declared itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn." City leaders acknowledged that the decision will likely lead to a lawsuit.

The Democratic presidential candidate provided his most direct criticism yet of the primary frontrunner in an interview Thursday.

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Patrick, Abby, Jay and Jolie about a potential Wendy Davis-Chip Roy matchup, big city mayoral runoffs, civil asset forfeiture and Beto O'Rourke's role in a contentious El Paso redevelopment plan.

A top priority of state leaders, the legislation requires voter approval before local governments increase their property tax revenue by more than 3.5%.

“We must ensure all Americans are treated equally no matter who they are or who they love," the Democratic presidential candidate says in offering his sixth major policy proposal.