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North Texas Democrats leave state to block Trump redistricting plan

August 6, 2025

North Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to block a vote over the GOP’s new gerrymandered maps for US House districts in the state.

North Texas Democrats leave state to block Trump redistricting plan

Gina Hinojosa urges Fort Worth to fight for its public schools

November 3, 2025

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat running for governor, answered questions and called on community members to fight back against Fort Worth ISD’s state takeover at a town hall on Saturday.

Gina Hinojosa urges Fort Worth to fight for its public schools

Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools

November 26, 2024

The Texas Board of Education narrowly approved controversial new learning materials for schools after Gov. Greg Abbott rigged the vote.

Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools

Texas House passes $1 billion school vouchers bill in historic vote

April 17, 2025

The Texas House passed a $1 billion school voucher bill early Thursday, a measure that provides $10,300 to students to attend private schools.

Texas House passes $1 billion school vouchers bill in historic vote

Cell phones, DEI, prayer: 5 bills Texas lawmakers are using to reshape public schools

June 9, 2025

From banning DEI and cell phones to forcing prayer and the Ten Commandments into classrooms, Texas lawmakers passed several bills impacting public school students. Although private school vouchers and public school funding dominated the headlines this legislative session, several other education-focused bills are headed the Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Here’s a rundown of where those…

Cell phones, DEI, prayer: 5 bills Texas lawmakers are using to reshape public schools

‘The uncertainty has been debilitating’: DFW business owners react to THC ban

June 12, 2025

If Gov. Greg Abbott — who signed a bill in 2019 that legalized the sale of products with less than 0.3% of THC — does not veto SB 3, an $8 billion industry that includes over 8,000 small businesses and employs over 50,000 people throughout the state will be wiped out.

‘The uncertainty has been debilitating’: DFW business owners react to THC ban

Trump’s first 100 days brought chaos, cuts to Texas but inspired resistance

April 28, 2025

From slashing funding for public health initiatives to closing a US Education Department office in Dallas, the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term have left Texans in a state of wreckage.

Trump’s first 100 days brought chaos, cuts to Texas but inspired resistance

Texas’ new top cop pledges to secure southern border with Mexico

December 3, 2024

Col. Freeman Martin was sworn in as the state’s top cop on Monday, becoming the 14th director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas’ new top cop pledges to secure southern border with Mexico

Texas Senate approves ban on DEI, LGBTQ+ clubs in public schools

April 4, 2025

The Senate approved SB 12 in a 20-11 party-line vote on March 19. It’s now headed to the Texas House for consideration. The bill bans the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation, creates an avenue for parents to file complaints about violations, and requires districts to create policies for disciplining employees who engage in…

Texas Senate approves ban on DEI, LGBTQ+ clubs in public schools

Texas on verge of banning THC products, expanding medical marijuana program

June 6, 2025

Texas lawmakers banned THC and expanded the state’s troubled medical marijuana program, leaving Gov. Greg Abbott with the decision to sign or veto the two laws.

Texas on verge of banning THC products, expanding medical marijuana program

‘I did it for democracy—and I did it with my son’: The human cost behind Texas Democrats’ walkout

August 7, 2025

In an effort to block Republican redistricting plans, more than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state this week—a bold political act that comes with personal consequences.

‘I did it for democracy—and I did it with my son’: The human cost behind Texas Democrats’ walkout

‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu’: Dallas County Dems chair on getting involved in politics

February 1, 2024

Could Texas flip blue in 2024? What role will issues like abortion rights, education, and housing costs play in the Dallas area in 2024? We asked Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kardal Coleman.

‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu’: Dallas County Dems chair on getting involved in politics

New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs

January 14, 2026

Students can now submit complaints against public universities and colleges to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s new Office of Ombudsman through an online portal.

New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs

Texas lawmakers react to inauguration: Congrats, criticism, and quiet

January 20, 2025

Elected officials from across Texas shared their reactions to President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

Texas lawmakers react to inauguration: Congrats, criticism, and quiet

Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor

April 24, 2026

Labor and union leader Marcos Vélez and state Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) will face off in a runoff election on May 26 to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor

Abbott says a million names have been deleted from Texas voter rolls. What does that number mean?

September 3, 2024

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. This story was reported in partnership with The Texas Tribune, a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Update, Aug. 28: In response to Abbott’s press release,…

Abbott says a million names have been deleted from Texas voter rolls. What does that number mean?

Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain

March 12, 2024

Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill’s opponents.

Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain

Runoffs are the name of the game in Texas

March 4, 2026

Plus: Why the Senate results took so long to trickle in Share with a friend Good morning! ☀️ H: 82° | ❄️ L: 69° Last night, I attended Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s watch party up in Austin as the US Senate primary results rolled in. It was a late night (more on…

Runoffs are the name of the game in Texas

Texas launches website for complaints against colleges

January 14, 2026

PLUS: Plato censored at Texas A&M Hey y’all! Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report—we’ve got a lot to cover this week. On Monday, I attended a town hall in Plano with Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico. Throughout the night, the former educator emphasized the importance of investing in Texas teachers. You’ll…

Texas launches website for complaints against colleges

Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas

July 17, 2024

Musk said he decided to move his companies from California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students.

Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border

March 19, 2024

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border

Fort Worth fights for its public schools

November 5, 2025

PLUS: Join me in Dallas tonight! Hi there! Last weekend, I attended a town hall in Fort Worth focused on the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Fort Worth ISD. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa and other education advocates answered questions from concerned parents, and shared information on how to mobilize and fight for their public schools.…

Fort Worth fights for its public schools

17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.

September 22, 2025

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

October 18, 2024

The execution of an East Texas man was halted last week, after years of lawmakers opposing the ruling.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

How I’ll shine a light on Texas politics at our new, pro-democracy newsroom

September 9, 2024

My first taste of covering Texas politics came while covering a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol, where lawmakers were targeting LGBTQ+ people.

How I’ll shine a light on Texas politics at our new, pro-democracy newsroom

A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.

December 1, 2025

Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.

A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.

Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

January 13, 2025

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are. Editor’s note: This is an updated version of Texas Tribune’s 2023 guide to the Texas Legislature. Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and…

Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program

December 9, 2025

But hours later, the comptroller’s office emailed Hartman again, notifying her and more than 15,000 other small businesses — nearly 97% of the certified HUB businesses in Texas — that they were being removed from the HUB program entirely.

Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program

Weed Shop Owner’s Plea to Texas Governor Amid THC Ban

June 10, 2025

The Go Easy shop owner has planned for the worst, but still hopes Gov. Greg Abbott will veto the Texas Legislature-approved ban on THC in the state. Mathias is sad about the way canna-business owners have been villainized when she believes their products improve lives. Abbott can block the bill, sign it into law, or…

Weed Shop Owner’s Plea to Texas Governor Amid THC Ban

‘We don’t quit’: Where Texas Democrats can find hope in bleak election results

November 6, 2024

Democrats hoped to make more progress across the state on Tuesday, but fell short thanks to a stronger than expected showing by Republicans.

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