TribCast: Breaking down Trump’s immigration enforcement in Texas
With immigration enforcement ramping up in Texas, Texas Tribune reporter Colleen DeGuzman and immigration attorney Paul Pirela join TribCast to discuss.
Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal
A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected.
Alcohol commission finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue
The new rules apply to 60,000 TABC license holders, like convenience stores and restaurants. The Department of State Health Services is also working to finalize its own rules for smoke shops.
Texas to defend law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price.
A possible flood of South American oil would hinder the state’s production of fuel, some experts say, making it hard to break even on costs.
Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demand
As artificial intelligence pushes demand for more data centers, companies are drawn to the state’s relatively inexpensive land and natural gas that can run on-site power plants.
Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary
The two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.
As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas
The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.
As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for planning
ERCOT is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.
Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton
The four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.