The Texas Senate approved SB 4, which raises the homestead exemption, potentially saving homeowners on property taxes.

The largest exemption in property taxes is headed to the Texas House after it was unanimously approved by the state senate.

If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax ...

The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 4, Increasing the Homestead ...

During a ceremony in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse this morning, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick DeWine officially swore in Jim Tressel as Ohio's 67th lieutenant governor on Friday. Ohio Gov.

One month into the 89th legislative session, all Texas lawmakers have been assigned to committees. All bills must be ...

The bill proposes Texas voters weigh in on a constitutional amendment to “strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and ...

While Texas has had its fair share of colorful politicians, one of the most popular was a band leader who went on to become governor and a U.S. Senator.