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Senate leaders push for campus-carry vote

If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus in Texas and not be breaking the law.

DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help'

On Monday evening, Rosemary Lehmberg released a statement talking about her "mistake" and how she is currently seeking "professional help."

Big bills at risk in session's final days

It is crunch time at the State Capitol. Texas lawmakers have just two weeks left until the end of the session on Memorial Day.

Gun bill taps historic Texas slogan

The nation's gun control future is spilling into Texas history. A new state House bill – HB 928 – is taking the term "Come and Take It" as a namesake - and

Eckhardt launches bid for county judge

Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt officially launched her 2014 race for county judge Wednesday, which means she'll have to resign her current post.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large

Column: Bush started as uniter, ended up divider

Bush left office with a reputation, deserved or not, as one of the most polarizing presidents of our time.

Mail security on alert at State Capitol

A security scare ripples across the country after the US Secret Service intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama containing a suspicious

Secret Service expands security at White House

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Bill curbs penalty for skipping school

Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, wants to replace criminal penalties for skipping school with a system of progressive sanctions.

Session In-Depth: Wendy Davis interview

State Sen. Wendy Davis, who has emerged as one of the most visible Democrats in the Capitol this session, says she has no plans to run for governor in 2014.

Report: Rep. Gohmert 'rude and irate' after ticket

An East Texas congressman was "rude and irate" after receiving a parking ticket near the Lincoln Memorial earlier this month, according to a police report.

Bill would allow Perry's power to travel with him

Texas' age-old acting governor policy would undergo a modern-day makeover under a measure awaiting lawmakers' consideration.

George P. Bush keeps it simple in political debut

George P. Bush made a safe but unpolished debut as a political candidate in Texas on Friday with a speech heavy on Republican themes but without the easy

Council urges full women's health funds

Recent legislative cuts left the Austin-area more than a million dollars short for critical services for low-income women. Council passed a resolution this

Lawmakers consider 'no tolls' on SH 130

A proposal at the Capitol could coax you to a less-traveled stretch and ease congestion on the Austin-area's main artery - I-35. The idea is to eliminate tolls

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Brace yourself for another scorcher

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that …

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Photos: Devastation in tornado's path

A tour of the hardest hit areas in Granbury showed widespread damage.

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