Texas’ new school safety law mostly addresses the Justice Department’s advice. But funding fixes is still an issue.
Lawmakers passed House Bill 3 last year to address some of the issues that led to the botched police response during the Uvalde school shooting.
Rice University sets aside $33 million to settle price-fixing lawsuit
A 2022 lawsuit claims Rice and other universities schemed to inflate the cost of college for students seeking financial aid.
Grand jury called to investigate flawed police response to Uvalde shooting
Twelve jurors selected Friday will review law enforcement’s delayed response during Texas’ deadliest school shooting and recommend possible criminal charges.
Appeals court rules lawsuit seeking Jan. 6 emails from Texas governor, attorney general can move forward
On Jan. 6, 2021, Ken Paxton spoke at a rally that preceded a mob of Donald Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol.
For Texas’ program of blind merchants, the pandemic shrank opportunities, exposed income gaps
The Business Enterprises of Texas program offers visually impaired vendors food service contracts in government buildings.
Money flows into Texas House GOP primary battles this season
Impeachment and school vouchers are animating the races as Speaker Dade Phelan tries to protect incumbents.
Houston congressional candidate accused by former staff of sexual misconduct and using Israel conflict as political cover
The Democrat running against incumbent U.S. Rep Lizzie Fletcher for District 7 has lost endorsements and staff following a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct.
Uvalde victims’ families get an official acknowledgement of botched shooting response — but some want criminal charges
Some relatives of the 21 people killed in Texas’ deadliest school shooting are demanding criminal charges after federal officials say delayed police response cost lives.
Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election
Cruz led an amicus brief defending Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president. Cruz endorsed Trump this week.
Ken Paxton says he’ll accept judgment, won’t contest facts in whistleblower case
Whistleblowers sued for being fired after accusing Paxton of abuses in office. Paxton says he wants to end the lawsuit.