TribCast: Previewing the 2025 legislative session
The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year.
Join us Feb. 4 for a conversation with State Sen. Charles Perry
As part of our 2025 Texas Legislature Series, we’ll discuss action on water needs and other legislative priorities
“It kind of sounded biblical”: How a roll of the dice and numbered beads determined a Corpus Christi City Council race
Five people threw their hats in the ring for a single council seat in the South Texas city. That level of interest kicked off an unorthodox — but not unprecedented — series of events.
UT-Austin’s presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders
In recent years university presidents have been facing growing political pressures, student and faculty pushback and an increasingly demanding job.
‘I follow the law:’ El Paso doctor responds to Ken Paxton’s lawsuit over alleged transgender care
Hector Granados, one of two pediatric endocrinologists in El Paso, said he stopped providing gender-affirming care after it was outlawed in Texas in 2023.
Ken Paxton files second lawsuit against TikTok for exposing minors to explicit content
The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.
Join us Jan. 21 for a conversation with State Rep. Gene Wu
To kickoff our 2025 Texas Legislature Series, we’ll chat with the incoming House Democratic Caucus chair about his party’s priorities.
Texas’ senators plan to support Trump’s Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance.
Welcoming the next generation of Texas journalists
Tribune fellowships offer a valuable learning experience in a broad range of media-related roles.
Will Republican control of Congress lead to updated ag laws? Texas farmers hope so.
The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps.