The Texas house of Representative reconvened on Monday in an attempt at a quorum as majority of Democrats left the state. But only 96 members present, meaning a quorum was not met.

Representative Brooks Landgraf, who represents District 81, spoke from inside the Capitol, calling the ongoing standoff both frustrating and costly. Under state law and House rules, any lawmaker who ...

Republican leadership in the Texas House is hoping a new tip line will help them bring Democrats back to the Capitol amid the ...

With the Democratic quorum break entering its second week, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Monday that troopers from the ...

House Speaker Dustin Burrows has issued civil arrest warrants for the absent members found to be in Texas. None has been ...

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) marks its 90th anniversary, celebrating decades of dedication to public safety, ...

In the days since, Republicans have tried several strategies to bring Democrats home, including issuing warrants of civil ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes to key leadership positions across the department, ...

AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) — Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that it is celebrating 90 years of service. After nine decades of service, DPS has grown into one of the nation’s most ...

Governor Abbott attended the Texas DPS's 90th anniversary and a graduation ceremony, delivering a keynote to new troopers.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the ...