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In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball

In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks...

4 hours ago 16

Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private property

Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly b...

6 hours ago 18

House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards

House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolu...

7 hours ago 18

Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Break the ‘People’s House’

Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Br...

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Join us June 17 in Austin for a conversation with ...

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East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now

East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas ...

11 hours ago 16

See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

See how Texas House members voted on school vouche...

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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

In historic first, Texas House approves private sc...

20 hours ago 21

UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide...

1 day ago 37

Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets initial House approval

Texas bill increasing public school funding and te...

1 day ago 37

Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terrorist activity” in universities could trample free speech rights

Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terror...

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Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand

Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid abil...

1 day ago 36

Trump is spending billions on border security. Some residents living there lack basic resources.

Trump is spending billions on border security. Som...

1 day ago 39

In the West Texas measles outbreak, a new battle emerges — misinformation

In the West Texas measles outbreak, a new battle e...

1 day ago 36

Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latit...

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Second shooting at Dallas high school in a year injures four students

Second shooting at Dallas high school in a year in...

2 days ago 59

The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers ...

2 days ago 48

Can Texas retain and train more teachers?

Can Texas retain and train more teachers?

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Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attorney general

Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attor...

2 days ago 42

Texas House approves push to award Attorney General Ken Paxton back pay

Texas House approves push to award Attorney Genera...

2 days ago 40

Mayra Flores to challenge Henry Cuellar in the 28th District

Mayra Flores to challenge Henry Cuellar in the 28t...

2 days ago 46

Texas House Democrats could hold GOP priorities hostage to force statewide school vouchers vote

Texas House Democrats could hold GOP priorities ho...

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Who’s Paying for Public School Vouchers? (1998)

Who’s Paying for Public School Vouchers? (1998)

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“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas

“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party...

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See what each Texas state employee is paid: Search our updated database.

See what each Texas state employee is paid: Search...

2 days ago 41

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-...

3 days ago 51

Texas House gives first approval to bill that would allow universities to pay student athletes

Texas House gives first approval to bill that woul...

3 days ago 52

The Winds of Willacy: Inside Texas’ Largest Wind Farm

The Winds of Willacy: Inside Texas’ Largest Wind F...

3 days ago 51

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first r...

3 days ago 56

The Texas Legislature is having big battles over gender and sexuality. Track them here.

The Texas Legislature is having big battles over g...

3 days ago 47

Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.

Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a borde...

3 days ago 49

Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act

Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportati...

6 days ago 49

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fo...

6 days ago 47

A message from our CEO, Sonal Shah

A message from our CEO, Sonal Shah

6 days ago 45

Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s...

6 days ago 41

Five news organizations join Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigative initiative

Five news organizations join Texas Tribune and Pro...

6 days ago 34

To avoid a water crisis, Texas may bet big on desalination. Here’s how it works in El Paso.

To avoid a water crisis, Texas may bet big on desa...

6 days ago 36

Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies

Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abo...

6 days ago 36

$337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House approval

$337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House app...

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Former U.S. Attorney John Bash first to announce run to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton

Former U.S. Attorney John Bash first to announce r...

1 week ago 52

Texas plans to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts. It may not be sustainable.

Texas plans to spend $51 billion on property tax c...

1 week ago 39

Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate

Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division ...

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Toilet to tap: El Paso is about to embark on a whole new way to save its limited water supply

Toilet to tap: El Paso is about to embark on a who...

1 week ago 26

U.S. House passes SAVE Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy, to require proof of citizenship to vote

U.S. House passes SAVE Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy, ...

1 week ago 28

Forgotten Crossings at the Edge of Texas

Forgotten Crossings at the Edge of Texas

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El Paso’s Still-Untold Story

El Paso’s Still-Untold Story

1 week ago 33

Explore Texas public schools’ college readiness, demographics and teacher salaries

Explore Texas public schools’ college readiness, d...

1 week ago 33

Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $337 billion spending plan

Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $...

1 week ago 27

Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs

Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texa...

1 week ago 27

Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities

Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape h...

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