Donald Trump to pardon Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
by Gabby Birenbaum, Texas Tribune Dec. 3, 2025, 9:45 a.m. Updated: Central Dec. 3, 2025, 11:15 a.m. Central U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar gives remarks at…
Continue Reading A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Tribune, by Alex Nguyen )– Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to…
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Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneNovember 18, 2025 Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election and will instead need to…
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Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing
by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneNovember 12, 2025 Texas lawmakers on Thursday will hold their first hearing to review speech on public…
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Texans have started receiving partial SNAP payments
by Lindsey Byman and Jess Huff, The Texas TribuneNovember 10, 2025 Some Texans started receiving SNAP benefits on Monday after food assistance…
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Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneNovember 7, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday he is committing $1 million from his campaign coffers to put…
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Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know.Â
by MarÃa Méndez, The Texas TribuneSeptember 22, 2025 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…
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Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2025 “Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson” was first published by The Texas…
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Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Sept. 24, 2025 “Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution” was first…
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Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floods
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floods” was first published by The…
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Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21” was first published by The Texas…
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Texas drops lawsuit against doctor accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth
Dr. Hector Granados of El Paso said he wished AG Ken Paxton’s office had let him show he stopped providing gender-affirming care for youths before…
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
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Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions
By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2025 “Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other…
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More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 “More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant…
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Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug” was first published by The…
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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas Senate early Saturday morning approved a new congressional map gerrymandered to maximize Republican representation,…
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In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first…
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney…
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Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
By Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from…
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El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political…
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Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
By Jaden Edison, Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2025 “Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments…
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Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges filed yet
By Uriel J. GarcÃa, The Texas Tribune Aug. 19, 2025 “Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges…
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Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan” was first published by…
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Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – With the Texas House still frozen by Democrats’ absence from the state, Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second…
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent. By Owen…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats” was…
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Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map
By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP…
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Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests” was first published by The Texas…
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