The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Gay Texas Republicans: "We failed"

Many gay GOP members have left the party, even as the number of Log Cabin Republicans in Texas continues to grow

Salon · Jul 26, 2022

With most Texans’ eyes on Abbott and O’Rourke, down-ballot races could offer more drama

The governor’s race between incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke is the main attraction of the Texas midterm season.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022

Lawyers issue warning on abortion care

Most pregnancy-related criminalizations start in a simple way: with a report from a health care provider

Salon · Jul 26, 2022

Texas AG Ken Paxton bans staff lawyers from speaking at state bar events, escalating feud sparked by 2020 election

The bar, which licenses lawyers and offers training sessions, is suing Paxton in an attempt to sanction him for trying block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2022

Texas Lieutenant Governor Candidate Says 'Vouchers Are for Vultures'

Despite such attacks, school choice programs find broad support from American parents.

Reason · Jul 25, 2022

Pot of Gold

Did Todd M. Smith–Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s trusted, troubled strategist–shake down Texas hemp growers?

Texas Observer · Jul 25, 2022

Coveted QB Recruit Parson 'Back at Ground Zero' After Decommitment

Former Florida State quarterback commitment is in contact with Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M and other schools.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25, 2022

Lawyers preparing for abortion prosecutions warn about health care, data privacy

While people consider deleting period tracking apps and worry about interstate travel restrictions, most pregnancy-related criminalizations start in a much simpler way: with a report from a health care provider.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2022

It’s not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortage

Texas schools have long had too few teachers. The pandemic made the situation worse — but issues like low pay, poor benefits and polarizing statewide politics all have an impact, too.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2022

Commentary: Is California’s new gun law, modeled after the Texas abortion law, constitutional?

The debate over California’s controversial new gun law, signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, seems to confuse two important questions: How can the law be challenged in court and, once challenged, is it constitutional?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 25, 2022