Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
What you need to know before voting in the Texas primary election
The Texas Tribune helps Texans vote by producing comprehensive voter guides for every major election. Find and share all our voting resources here.
TribCast: Will Venezuela impact Texas’ oil industry?
TribCast dives into the potentially Texas-sized repercussions of President Trump’s plan to get U.S. companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry.
AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.
Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know
Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs
While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.
Low test scores on one campus can trigger a state takeover in Texas, affecting Black, Hispanic and low-income students most
The demographic makeup of the trigger schools raises questions about whether Texas’ accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hirings
The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis
Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.
Judge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptions
Harris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.