Confrontations with judges are grabbing attention, but more quietly a pattern of questionable arrests shows the extent to which the administration is willing to test norms and laws.
Public health experts say Texas needs better messaging on vaccinations and quarantining and more people conducting contact tracing to contain the spread.
Critics fear increased election prosecutions could intimidate voters and local election officials. Attorney General Ken Paxton has long sought more autonomy over election cases.
By Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat and The Texas Tribune
A federal judge has blocked a Biden-era rule that said providing foster children with 'safe and proper care' required placing them in gender-affirming homes.
By Xiomara Moore and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune
Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.
Republicans hold a tiny majority in the House, creating an incentive for Abbott to hold off on calling an election for Turner’s seat, which would likely be filled by a Democrat.
Some health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.
By Pooja Salhotra and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune
In response to the Texas Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive — while ICE refuses to clarify the prosecutor’s current job status.
The number of cases has jumped 73 cases over a three-day period. State officials said their team focused on completing open investigations of measles this week.
By Terri Langford, Stephen Simpson and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune
The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.
By Jasper Scherer and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune
Last week, the Trump Administration approved the first contract of its second term for new border barriers. Wildlife biologists and Indigenous rights organizers fear what comes next.
Fast-growing Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.
Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear the current bills could also pose a new threat.
Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a police state but have filed only modest legislation to regulate use of AI.
On Sunday, the inaugural Norteño Fest took place at the grounds of the San Antonio Charro Association, celebrating Northern Mexico's rich cuisine and culture.…
Geoff Tate, the former singer of pioneering progressive metal band Queensrÿche, brought his Operation: Mindcrime — The Final Chapter tour to the Aztec Theatre…
