Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the floor of the Austin statehouse overnight into Aug. 19 plans to stay even longer ...

A Texas state representative has refused to sign a permission slip that would allow her to leave the state Capitol amid a contentious battle between Republicans and Democrats. State Rep. Nicole ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Tensions ran high at the Texas State Capitol as an active shooter threat prompted the evacuation of the building on Monday night. State Representative Nicole Collier, however, remained ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Capitol was evacuated Tuesday evening following a reported threat made as protesters gathered in support of State Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor ...

The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement. The disruption came ...

The 2025 Texas State Capitol Christmas ornament is a view of the Capitol as seen from Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. Texas State Capitol Gift Shop AUSTIN — In a state where political fights ...

AUSTIN, Texas — House Bill 5 was the hours-long topic of discussion at the Texas state capitol Wednesday as Texans voiced their opinions on the proposed hemp ban legislation. HB-5 aims to ban the ...

A Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the floor of the Austin statehouse overnight into Aug. 19 plans to stay even longer as she refuses to accept a Republican order demanding all Democrats be ...