POLITICS
Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
| January 17, 2025
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
‘Collateral damage’: Texas doctors say abortion ban endangers pregnant women
| January 16, 2025
At least three women with miscarriage complications have died. Some doctors blame the Texas abortion ban.
VIDEO: Will short-term rentals get banned in Dallas?
| January 15, 2025
The Dallas City Council voted to ban short-term rentals throughout most of the city in 2023, but the ruling has been on hold for nearly a year following a lawsuit filed by the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance. Rental operators argue that the move by the city council amounts to an unconstitutional ban on their properties, […]
VIDEO: How a Texas lawmaker wants to regulate AI
| January 13, 2025
A Texas lawmaker is hoping to pass legislation that would regulate artificial intelligence use throughout the state. Rep. Giovanni Capriglione filed House Bill 1709, a comprehensive AI proposal that regulates development and deployment of AI systems in Texas.
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 […]