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UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school

The money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023.

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Texas’ measles outbreak is nation’s largest since 2000

The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much bigger this outbreak can grow.

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State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

Paul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston.

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Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?

Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem.

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We’re sharing insights from our 2025 audience survey as we launch our Spring Member Drive.

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Texas megadonor Alex Fairly joined forces with the GOP’s ultraconservative wing. He didn’t like what he saw.

Fairly, an Amarillo businessman, backed many candidates aligned with conservative West Texas billionaire Tim Dunn’s political operation in 2024. Now he’s disavowing what he says are dishonest and aggressive campaign tactics while pondering his path forward.

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Texas election judges could carry guns if bill OK’d by House becomes law

Supporters said the bill would protect poll workers who continue to face violent threats.

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UT-Dallas’ new president will be Prabhas Moghe, regents say

Moghe, Rutgers University’s chief academic officer, is a biochemical and biomedical engineer and a former international student. He is expected to start in his new role later this year.

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Texas’ youngest learners are behind in math and reading. A pair of bills aims to get them back on track.

Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to intervene earlier.

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Frio County public officials among six indicted after elections investigation, Paxton says

The county judge, two city council members and others are accused of vote harvesting.

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Attempt to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips in Texas could stall in the Senate for a third time

Opponents fear that fentanyl test strips will increase the usage of the deadly drug.

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Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign

Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.

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Texas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid

According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.

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Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition

The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition.

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Texas Democratic Party considers sanctioning Henry Cuellar over federal indictment, votes breaking with party

The Laredo congressman could be blocked from party campaign resources and social events if the party sanction is passed.

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TribCast: One month of session left, and the kids are fighting

The biggest bill is already signed, but there are plenty of wars left to wage in the last month of the session.

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Texas House Republicans poised to scale back legislation that targets state’s universities

The House’s version of the bill would strip it of several controversial provisions, including one that sought to stretch the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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The Texas Lottery and billions in school funding in limbo as deadline nears at Capitol

Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues past September, or find a way to make up the $2 billion for schools the game provides yearly.

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Lawmakers want to expand Texas’ teacher pay raise program. Many educators will still be left out.

The Teacher Incentive Allotment gives raises to teachers based on performance. But it leaves out many educators and school staff who contribute to students' success.

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School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives

Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs.

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Amid housing affordability crisis, Texas House votes to take some power from NIMBYs

Texas lawmakers have sought to make it easier to build more homes — and harder for neighbors to block projects.

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Texas homeowners could see lower property tax bills if deal from Republican lawmakers passes

Legislators in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on more property tax relief. But some critics worry the cuts aren’t sustainable forever.

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Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

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Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

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