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New Texas law restricting abortion pills beefs up an existing legal tool

HB 7, which was signed by the governor Wednesday, allows private citizens to sue abortion pill providers and manufacturers, mirroring a 2021 law on abortion bans

The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2025

“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation

The Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2025

Providing basic care to students does not violate Texas’ parental consent law, state guidance to schools says

The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

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Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress

The Houston-area Republican’s departure continues the drain of tenure from Texas’ GOP delegation, which was already poised to add several freshmen in the midterms.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Running Out: Texas’ water crisis — and the path forward

A growing population, leaking pipes and changing climate threaten the state’s water supply. Texas lawmakers hope a $20 billion investment will help.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

The cost of owning a home in Texas is on the rise, census shows

Despite efforts by Texas lawmakers to ease property tax bills, increases in expenses like insurance and utilities ate into that tax relief.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant

Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

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“This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts

Thirty stations must figure out how to make up for the loss of at least $17.7 million in federal funding that came at the direction of the president without wearing out supporters.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Waco’s public radio station faces uncertainty after 25 years on the air

The radio station launched a last-ditch fundraising campaign to save the station, after cuts from both Baylor University and Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Texas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video

Thomas Alter is the second professor in the state to be terminated for allegedly violating university policy after a video was posted on social media.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Texas A&M professor fired after viral video disputes termination

An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday called Abbott’s decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025

TribCast: Texas is replacing the STAAR test

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Tribune reporter Sneha Dey and the Commit Partnership’s Bridget Worley about the changes to the state’s standardized test.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025

Deb Haaland, Joan Huffman and Jake Tapper join this year’s TribFest lineup

The history-making former interior secretary, Houston’s longtime state senator and CNN’s lead DC anchor join us in Austin this November

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025

Texas lawmakers limit use of parent-child reunification therapy in custody battles

Opponents of reunification therapy say it can psychologically harm children, while supporters say it’s unnatural for children to reject parents.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025

Texas educators praise new school cellphone ban

The new state ban took effect on Sept. 1, and Texas’ more than 1,200 public school districts have adopted policies ranging from secure phone pouches to increased monitoring.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025

Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds

The statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025

Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions

The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025

In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides

A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025

Video of clash over gender-identity content in Texas A&M children’s lit class leads to firing, removals

After the video fueled outrage, a professor was fired and two college leaders removed from their administrative roles for approving content inconsistent with the course’s description.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2025

NY attorney general will intervene in Texas abortion pill access lawsuit

Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, said Texas has no authority to “impose its cruel abortion ban here.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2025

How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation

Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2025

A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her family

Margarita Avila, a Houston mother of nine, was detained by ICE after an altercation that led to no charges. Her close-knit family weigh their futures if she is deported.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025

Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide to students

The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025

Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate

The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.

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