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James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions.

• Investigations

James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions.

admin August 5, 2026 0

After hitting his GOP foe for voting under an address where he no longer lived, the Tribune...

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Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender

• Higher Education

Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender

admin August 4, 2026 0

This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks.

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Abbott threatened Corpus Christi over its water crisis but hasn’t intervened with a troubled river authority

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Abbott threatened Corpus Christi over its water crisis but hasn’t intervened with a troubled river authority

admin August 4, 2026 0

A Nueces River Authority project could expand Corpus Christi's water supply, but the Texas governor has done...

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Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says

• Energy

Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says

admin August 3, 2026 0

On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of...

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Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers

• Public Education

Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers

admin August 3, 2026 0

The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more...

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Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections

• Politics

Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections

admin August 1, 2026 0

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed the hard-right, former state senator to lead the office as it oversees Texas’...

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Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers

• Energy

Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers

admin July 29, 2026 0

The request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability...

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Why lawmakers are concerned about where billions in broadband funding is going

• Economy

Why lawmakers are concerned about where billions in broadband funding is going

admin July 28, 2026 0

Texas lawmakers accuse the state broadband office of favoritism and sweetheart deals after satellite internet providers received...

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A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

• Environment

A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

admin July 24, 2026 0

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage...

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The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.

• Public Education

The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.

admin July 24, 2026 0

Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that...

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