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Texas is getting older and its child population is growing

Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 26, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 25, 2025

Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

The statewide survey also found that Texas Republicans are closely divided on the issue.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 25, 2025

State Rep. Nate Schatzline drops Texas Senate bid, endorses conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss

The North Texas district opened up last week when Republican Kelly Hancock resigned from the upper chamber to take over as the state’s acting comptroller.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025

Rep. Jasmine Crockett drops bid for influential post on House oversight panel

The Dallas Democrat had said her party should respond more aggressively to the Trump administration and pitched herself as the best messenger for the job.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025

What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025

Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students

The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025

With prospects of a THC ban eroded, Texas hemp industry supports age restrictions, more regulation enforcement

Hemp industry leaders say they agree with regulations similar to how the state regulates alcohol.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025

Sen. Joan Huffman joins GOP field vying to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general

In her announcement, Huffman framed herself as the most experienced candidate, pointing to her time as a prosecutor, judge and chair of key Senate committees.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025

Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025