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Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89

During his time in the Texas Senate, the moderate Republican tackled major issues such as school finance and ethics reform.

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State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for comptroller, dropping congressional bid

The Austin Democrat said she wants to tackle waste and fraud as a watchdog over the state budget. She will retain her Senate seat if she loses.

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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

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Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program

The decision to limit certification to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the Historically Underutilized Business program from more than 15,000 to 485 participants — all men.

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Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment

Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas

Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.

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Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival

The former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.

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Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

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How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court

In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.

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If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say

One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.

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Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project

Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.

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Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas

The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.

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Running water will finally reach West Odessa thanks to $17 million from state lawmakers

The Legislature approved $600 million for standalone water improvements, a dramatic increase over prior years.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each

Patrick’s proposal would be in addition to a federal program that is set to give American babies $1,000 each to invest in the stock market.

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TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas.

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Stephanie Muth, former foster care head, named Texas health commissioner

Muth left the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in July.

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Donald Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar

Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. On Wednesday, he filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he migh switch parties.

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Henry Cuellar faces scant opposition in South Texas Democratic primary

Days out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.

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Kerr County was among dozens of Texas communities to turn down state flood money, saying it wasn’t enough

Texas earmarked $1.4 billion to help fund flood prevention projects. But after learning that so many communities turned down the money, two lawmakers who approved the program acknowledged it was flawed.

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Texas removes women and minorities from Historically Underutilized Business program for state contracts

The program will now only be eligible for service-disabled veterans. It will be called Veteran Heroes United in Business.

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Texas will unveil its newest state park with a guided hike on New Year’s Day

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas will open sometime next year. Visitors can reserve spots for a sneak peek on New Year’s Day.

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Jasmine Crockett, leaning toward Senate bid, schedules campaign event Monday

The Dallas congresswoman said she discussed polling with Colin Allred and James Talarico.

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Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues

The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.

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Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches run for Congress, seeking to flip South Texas district red

National GOP recruiters see Webb County’s top elected official as a promising candidate to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026.

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In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.

At 13.3%, Houston has the worst rate of young adults who are neither working nor in school of the largest metro areas in the country.

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