Texas comptroller investigating spending in Austin ISD, other districts
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced the reviews, which were requested by Gov. Greg Abbott, on Monday. Results are due Dec. 31.
Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns.
STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading
Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored students’ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine.
In new San Antonio district, law enforcement Democrat and GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script
The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.
Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge
A federal appeals court will consider whether restrictions on protests at Texas’ public universities and colleges violate constitutional rights.
These are the most competitive November races and where they are up and down Texas’ midterm ballot
Texas has an unusually large slate of competitive races for the state Legislature and U.S. House this year. Here’s our list of contests to watch.
In TV ad, Angela Paxton urges voters to back “the Republican ticket” that includes her estranged husband
The ad is funded by a super PAC that has spent well over $100 million boosting Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton, whom Angela Paxton accused of adultery in filing for divorce last year.
Institute launches in East Texas to address the region and state’s largest water challenges
The new institute plans to help solve Texas’ looming water crisis through research, data and training future workforces.
Texas city charges $2 million for Flock records as agencies make it harder to see how cameras are used
High invoices and challenges to accessing data on how departments use the surveillance cameras have hindered requests by privacy advocates and journalists.
Tribune’s sample ballot tool now includes local elections for 16 million Texas voters
The updated 2026 election ballot tool is a major expansion and part of The Texas Tribune’s mission to help Texans shape the future.