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U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring

The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025

Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025

Pro-gambling interests struggling to gain foothold in Texas after Senate special election loss

John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on Texas races.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025

Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligence

Four lawsuits that were filed separately Monday allege Camp Mystic officials’ lack of planning and stalled evacuation contributed to the deaths of several children and counselors.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Dallas businessman sues over stalled plans to export East Texas water

The proposed project that would install 43 high-capacity wells drew the ire of East Texans, worried their wells would run dry.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick call for DPS to investigate Texas Southern University over financial mismanagement findings

State Auditor Lisa Collier said university staff vacancies for “critical” financial responsibilities have contributed to delays in financial reporting, as well as poor asset oversight and weak contracting processes.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Heart O’ the Hills summer camp moving away from Guadalupe River after July 4 flood

Heart O’ the Hills Camp for Girls will construct new facilities out of the Guadalupe River floodplain, according to its new operators Elisabeth and John Hay.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons that advocate “race and gender ideology”

The proposal appears to mark the first time a Texas university system offers definitions of what kind of instruction related to race and gender should not be permitted.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Texans have started to receive partial SNAP payments

The federal government paused SNAP payments at the beginning of the month because of the shutdown.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says

As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025