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Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.

Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.

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Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.

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Feds slash the budget for program that helped 65,000 Texans enroll for health insurance

With the Affordable Care Act navigator budget cut by 90%, nonprofits are seeking ways to fund their efforts to bring more of the state’s uninsured into regular health care.

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How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw

The 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.

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Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold

An East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.

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TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary

Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.

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Wes Moore to open this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

In conversation with Chuck Todd, the Maryland governor will discuss the state of his state, our country and the Democratic Party.

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A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.

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Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.

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Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and tools

Proposition 1 would create an $850 million endowment for the college system and its 11 campuses, which are struggling to accommodate a growing student population.

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3.5 million Texans will see food assistance halted if government shutdown continues

Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.

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Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt pitches himself as a younger Ken Paxton in U.S. Senate primary bid

Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton to investigate UNT for not disciplining students accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk killing

Paxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.

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Gov. Greg Abbott names head of new office to investigate higher ed complaints

Supporters say the office will bring needed accountability to Texas universities, while faculty groups have said that, without due process protections, it is ripe for abuse.

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Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat

The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

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Gov. Abbott activates Texas National Guard ahead of “No Kings” protest in Austin

Austin's mayor clarified in a statement later Thursday that the troops would not be on the streets unless there was “emergency need.”

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FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections?

Texans will choose their party's candidates for Congress, governor and many state offices in March. Tell us how we can help you learn about the candidates. The post What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections? appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt

Texas’ senior senator outraised his foes across his campaign operation, though some of the money is ineligible to be transferred to his main account. The post Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas

Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year. The post The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February

Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year. The post Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm

The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.” The post USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Officials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising. The post Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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