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Texas creating task forces to target Permian Basin oil field thefts

Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2025

Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

The court’s decision is not a final ruling in favor of the licenses, but it removes a major roadblock.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

Former Texas state Sen. Kelly Hancock to become acting comptroller, run for permanent job

Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

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As Ted Cruz calls for a regime change in Iran, other Texas Republicans are more cautious

Cruz’s intense interview with Tucker Carlson earlier this week exposed a rift in President Donald Trump’s coalition.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

Once again targeting higher ed, Texas lawmakers limited faculty influence, campus speech this session

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

American babies may get $1,000 each to invest because of Ted Cruz

Included in Congress’ major tax and spending bill is Cruz’s proposal to give every American baby $1,000 to invest.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

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Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso

The Ecuadorian man was acquitted by a jury on a separate charge after crossing into the new military zone in May.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies

Screwworm is a parasitic fly that targets warm-blooded animals and has the potential to disrupt Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

What the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gender-affirming care ban means for Texas

The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says

Lawyers for Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo deny he is a gang member and say the DPS accusation hinges on a photo they found of him standing next to a man with tattoos.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton requests new execution date for Robert Roberson

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

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The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show

The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options

Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program

Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods

Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.

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The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025

Analysis: The 2025 Texas House, from right to left

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

“They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife

For tens of thousands of U.S. service members with undocumented family members, there’s no guaranteed protection from immigration raids.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list

Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro were among the 45 elected officials placed on a hit list by a man accused of killing a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cuts

The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged

Since El Paso joined Operation Lone Star in 2022, migrant remains discovered in the desert west of the city have increased every year, even as they have declined in every other border sector.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.

The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025

Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

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