This year, Texans turned their attention to what 17 constitutional propositions meant, the rise of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities and a controversial plan to move billions of gallons of groundwater across the state.
One of the most closely watched issues was a proposed THC ban. Readers followed every step as Gov. Greg Abbott weighed whether to veto or sign the bill, while The Tribune published explainers on how the decision could affect Texans statewide. In September, more than 800 new laws took effect, and our explainer helped Texas readers understand which ones would have the biggest impact on their lives.
