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Paxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.

Supporters say the office will bring needed accountability to Texas universities, while faculty groups have said that, without due process protections, it is ripe for abuse.

The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

Austin's mayor clarified in a statement later Thursday that the troops would not be on the streets unless there was “emergency need.”

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Texans will choose their party's candidates for Congress, governor and many state offices in March. Tell us how we can help you learn about the candidates. The post What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections? appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Texas’ senior senator outraised his foes across his campaign operation, though some of the money is ineligible to be transferred to his main account. The post Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year. The post The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year. The post Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.” The post USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

Officials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising. The post Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown appeared first on The Texas Tribune.