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“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people clears Texas House after decade of failed attempts

“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people clears Texas...

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Regents name sole finalist for Texas A&M International University president

Regents name sole finalist for Texas A&M Internati...

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Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considered for Texas Tech System’s top job

Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considere...

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As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves

As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley...

11 hours ago 39

Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert

Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to bu...

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Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our September/October 2025 Issue

Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our September/October...

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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional District

Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for ...

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Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District

Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th...

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About 750 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.

About 750 new laws will go into effect in Texas on...

19 hours ago 39

1 in 4 Texas school districts signs up for new Bible-infused curriculum

1 in 4 Texas school districts signs up for new Bib...

19 hours ago 41

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk p...

19 hours ago 37

Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott

Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract ...

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RFK Jr. praises Texas for implementing his health vision

RFK Jr. praises Texas for implementing his health ...

1 day ago 61

Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting

Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Her...

1 day ago 64

West Texas Congressman’s Big Beautiful Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

West Texas Congressman’s Big Beautiful Cuts Could ...

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West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Coul...

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Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time

Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to...

1 day ago 84

Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit as Trump eases pollution rules, experts say

Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit ...

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Texans could soon get ivermectin without a prescription

Texans could soon get ivermectin without a prescri...

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House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look

House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highl...

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Environmental laws waived to build border wall in Texas wildlife refuge

Environmental laws waived to build border wall in ...

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TribCast: How will Texas protect its campers from future floods?

TribCast: How will Texas protect its campers from ...

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Bill giving attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes heads to Abbott’s desk

Bill giving attorney general authority to prosecut...

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Texas’ $7.2 billion loan program for gas power plants has approved two projects in two years

Texas’ $7.2 billion loan program for gas power pla...

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As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked to CDC scientists. No one answered.

As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked t...

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Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown, reports say

Texas universities could see fewer international s...

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Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on late voter registration changes

Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on la...

3 days ago 113

Proposed legislation would levy stricter penalties on Texas camps following the Hill Country flood

Proposed legislation would levy stricter penalties...

3 days ago 111

Texas House approves bill that would limit water exports from East Texas — for now

Texas House approves bill that would limit water e...

3 days ago 139

Texas House approves bill aimed to limit city, county property taxes

Texas House approves bill aimed to limit city, cou...

3 days ago 129

The Texas redistricting fight has been the backdrop for the Trump administration to test a new legal strategy

The Texas redistricting fight has been the backdro...

3 days ago 63

Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas attorney general GOP primary

Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas a...

3 days ago 152

Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas

Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fa...

3 days ago 148

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing.

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Fa...

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Lab-grown meat isn’t being sold in Texas. Lawmakers banned it anyway.

Lab-grown meat isn’t being sold in Texas. Lawmaker...

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State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

State Ag employees told police they were wary of S...

3 days ago 146

For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home

For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national at...

3 days ago 138

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congression...

5 days ago 172

Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills

Texas Republicans revive effort to further restric...

6 days ago 125

Tribune presents lessons from news avoidance research and experiments

Tribune presents lessons from news avoidance resea...

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Tensions flare as Texas House panel hears a “bathroom bill” for first time in eight years

Tensions flare as Texas House panel hears a “bathr...

6 days ago 147

East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal

East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wan...

6 days ago 139

Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk

Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional...

6 days ago 118

Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ ...

6 days ago 115

Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public

Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints a...

6 days ago 111

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texa...

1 week ago 141

Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar

Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new d...

1 week ago 134

Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes

Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help...

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Former Speaker Dade Phelan won’t seek reelection to Texas House

Former Speaker Dade Phelan won’t seek reelection t...

1 week ago 139

Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.

Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s cou...

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