Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule
The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.
With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit
The Texas National Guard, no stranger to being deployed for immigration enforcement, is in the Midwest to “safeguard” ICE officers.
Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change
Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting.
Exxon delays planned plastics plant on Texas coast
The announcement comes six weeks after a judge struck down the local school district’s decision to give Exxon a tax break for the $10 billion plant in Calhoun County.
TribCast: Texas’ congressional map goes to court
While a three-judge panel hears a legal challenge to Texas’ new congressional map, TribCast breaks down the arguments.
$68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight
In addition to the cuts, local nonprofits are also having problems accessing federal help for opioid reversal medication, such as Narcan.
Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef
Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him.
The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is here
Tim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons, Bill Kristol and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world
Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress
The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes.