Republican's and Gov. Abbott criticize absent Democrats while advocacy group defends walkout, claiming flood relief funds could be released without special session. Democrats respond to criticism.

SB2 would give a state agency the ability to tell counties to build siren systems. It would also create a new fund to pay for ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the ...

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor ...