Jeff Archer has been named executive director of the Texas Legislative Council. He had served as acting executive director since August.

State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst on Tuesday scored the endorsement of Gov. Rick Perry in her bid to succeed Glenn Hegar in the Texas Senate. On Monday, the Brenham Republican earned the backing of Gov.-elect Greg Abbott.

Gov.-elect Greg Abbott endorsed State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, on Monday for state Senate, saying she is a job creator and an advocate for smaller government and a secure border.

Three Republicans and two Democrats have filed with the Secretary of State’s office to run in a special election for Senate District 18, the seat from which Comptroller-elect Glenn Hegar resigned last week.

Gov.-elect Greg Abbott released a web ad Wednesday, his first since being elected two weeks ago, promising to “work every single day to keep Texas the best state in the United States of America.” 

Days after a mistrial was declared in state Rep. Ron Reynolds' "ambulance chasing" trial, a Montgomery County district court issued a gag order forbidding all parties from talking about the case.

The Conservative Republicans of Texas PAC announced Wednesday that it is endorsing state Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, in the race for Senate District 18 — an election that technically does not exist yet. 

Though the candidates supported by Battleground Texas were pummeled on Election Day, the group's executive director is encouraging its supporters to keep their chins up.