Perry, Abbott react to Obama’s announcement on immigration

Spigot is on: Lawmakers begin to file bills, resolutions

AUSTIN — On Nov. 10, dozens among Texas’ 31 state senators and 150 state representatives, including a few members-elect who won’t be sworn for nearly two months, jumped right in and filed legislative bills in advance of the 84th regular session of the Texas Legislature, which convenes on Tuesday, Jan. 13. 

Abbott, Patrick win top posts as Republicans dominate

AUSTIN — Winners in the Nov. 4 general election on the whole proved that incumbency and/or Republican party membership continue to be assets when Texas voters hit the polls.