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Gov. Greg Abbott says special legislative session on ‘school choice’ coming in October

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

The governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries.

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Mexican journalist’s 15-year quest to receive U.S. asylum ends with a yes

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Posted inImmigration

Federal judge orders Texas to remove floating border barrier, Abbott immediately appeals the ruling

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Posted inGovernment

Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune August 30, 2023August 30, 2023
Posted inImmigration

Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune August 29, 2023August 29, 2023
Posted inGovernment

Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
Posted inGovernment

U.S. sues Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott declines to remove floating border barrier

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune July 24, 2023July 24, 2023
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State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water

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Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes

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Hispanics officially make up the biggest share of Texas’ population, new census numbers show

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune June 22, 2023June 22, 2023
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After a week’s delay, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs bill to increase transparency in public records law

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune June 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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Rep. Joe Moody’s transparency bill vanishes after passage

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune June 3, 2023June 4, 2023
Posted inGovernment

No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Here’s what changed for public education this legislative session.

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
Posted inGovernment

Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Posted inImmigration

Texas Senate moves to create new immigration enforcement unit, allow state police to arrest for border crossings

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Posted inGovernment

GOP border bill expanded to stiffen penalty for human smuggling, create border-crossing crime

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Thwarting Democratic efforts, House Republicans revive border policing unit in early-morning vote

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
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The Army increasingly allows soldiers charged with violent crimes to leave the military rather than face trial

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Posted inEducation

Bill that would give parents state funds to pay for private schools moves to the full Senate for a vote

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune March 30, 2023March 30, 2023
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Gov. Greg Abbott organizes ‘school choice’ rally at the Capitol

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune March 22, 2023March 21, 2023
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House unveils bill giving state authority to ‘repel’ and return migrants crossing from Mexico

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune March 15, 2023March 21, 2023
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Texas families would get $8,000 in tax dollars to send students to private school in sweeping ‘parental rights’ bill backed by Lt. Gov.

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Posted inEducation

Plurality of Texas voters say they support school voucher-like program

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Posted inEducation

Texas teachers need raises, more training, better working conditions to fix shortages, task force finds

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune March 1, 2023February 28, 2023
Posted inGovernment

DPS sent at least 3,000 driver’s licenses to organized crime group targeting Asian Texans

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Posted inEducation

Abbott promises to be ‘heavily involved’ in push for education savings accounts

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Despite decades of mass shootings in Texas, legislators have failed to pass meaningful gun control laws

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune February 19, 2023February 17, 2023
Posted inGovernment

Military justice reforms still leave some criminal cases to commanders with no legal expertise

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
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With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn eyes the seemingly impossible: a bipartisan deal on immigration

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