As your governor, I’m proud to report that as the sun rises on 2015, the state of Texas is strong and together we’re about to make it stronger.

Gov. Greg Abbott, in his first State of the State address, delivered this week

The time and place to reach out is not in the election.

House District 17 candidate Brent Golemon, arguing against his opponent, John Cyrier, who urged pursuing compromise to avoid bringing Washington, D.C.-style politics to Texas.

The issue is like a hot spur to Texans.

University of Houston associate professor Brandon Rottinghaus to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on the expected reaction to a court ruling deciding the future of gay marriage in Texas

The first 60 days is like two-a-days for legislators.

State Rep. Cecil Bell, R-Magnolia, comparing the start of legislative session to the start of football training camp, a comparison no doubt familiar to many a Texan

I owe you an apology. I owe the taxpayers an apology. ... I love my job.

HHS Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek, concluding testimony before the Senate Finance Committee this week that touched on contracting problems and tuition reimbursements for agency staff