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• Texas lawmakers want to spend millions on Child ID kits. Experts say there’s no evidence they work.

  By Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica 1 hour ago

  Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they quietly cut funding for such kits following a ProPublica and Texas Tribune report that showed there’s no evidence they work. Full Story 

• Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries

  By Sameea Kamal Updated: 7 hours ago

  The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban. Full Story 

• UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school

  By Ayden Runnels 10 hours ago

  The money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023. Full Story 

• Texas’ measles outbreak is nation’s largest since 2000

  By Stephen Simpson May 8, 2025

  The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much bigger this outbreak can grow. Full Story 

• State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

  By Jasper Scherer May 8, 2025

  Paul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston. Full Story 

• Texas braces for surge in power demand amid population and industry boom

  By Alejandra Martinez Updated: May 8, 2025

  At a Texas Tribune event Thursday, energy experts discussed how the state’s growing energy demands will impact residential bills and how legislation is trying to regulate new big energy users. Full Story 

• Texas election judges could carry guns if bill OK’d by House becomes law

  By Stephen Simpson Updated: May 8, 2025

  Supporters said the bill would protect poll workers who continue to face violent threats. Full Story 

• Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?

  By Alejandra Martinez May 8, 2025

  Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem. Full Story 

• The Texas Tribune has acquired the Austin Monitor

  By Ayan Mittra and Matthew Watkins May 8, 2025

  This move will allow us to build on the Monitor's mission to serve a growing city with more expansive needs. Full Story 

• You Spoke. We Listened. Together, we make Texas stronger.

  By Matthew Watkins May 8, 2025

  We’re sharing insights from our 2025 audience survey as we launch our Spring Member Drive. Full Story 

• Frio County public officials among six indicted after elections investigation, Paxton says

  By Sameea Kamal Updated: May 7, 2025

  The county judge, two city council members and others are accused of vote harvesting. Full Story 

• Texas House Republicans poised to scale back legislation that targets state’s universities

  By Jessica Priest Updated: May 7, 2025

  The House’s version of the bill would strip it of several controversial provisions, including one that sought to stretch the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion. Full Story 

• UT-Dallas’ new president will be Prabhas Moghe, regents say

  By Sofia Sorochinskaia May 7, 2025

  Moghe, Rutgers University’s chief academic officer, is a biochemical and biomedical engineer and a former international student. He is expected to start in his new role later this year. Full Story 

• Texas’ youngest learners are behind in math and reading. A pair of bills aims to get them back on track.

  By Sneha Dey May 7, 2025

  Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to intervene earlier. Full Story 

• Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign

  By Jasper Scherer May 7, 2025

  Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story 

• In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

  By Kayla Guo and Jasper Scherer May 7, 2025

  While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars. Full Story