Dallas, proposed to his longtime partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House. And Scott said yes. Surrounded by cheers and applause from other House members, Jones got down one knee to pop the big question to Scott.

First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.

Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga

Whoopi Goldberg showed some support to Carrie Underwood on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) amid backlash against the “American Idol” winner and country music star for her decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan.

Three nominees are vying for the Texas House speaker's gavel after the 89th Texas legislature was seated Tuesday.

The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the business of the state. Lawmakers will debate the future of public education, find ways to spend nearly $200 billion in tax money and wrestle over divisive issues like border security and abortion.

CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with Texas Rep. Carl Tepper before the House voted on a speaker.