Already able to collect from private entities, athletes for the first time would be able to receive direct payments from universities under the proposal.
April 2025
Sponsor Post
It’s Time to Give Nurse Practitioners Authority to Deliver the Healthcare Texas Needs
AARP Texas to Legislature: Nurse practitioners are ready to remedy Texas’ dire need for primary healthcare providers
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Politics
“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas
In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.
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Graphics and data reporting
See what each Texas state employee is paid: Search our updated database.
The Texas Tribune’s database of Texas state employees’ compensation is updated to represent salaries as of April 1.
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Environment
Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
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Protecting Public Health: Ban Synthetic THC in Texas
Synthetic THC products are flooding Texas, creating a medical crisis that threatens our youth and communities. These unregulated, addictive substances are linked to serious mental health issues and public safety risks. It’s time for lawmakers to pass SB 3 and protect Texans from this growing threat.
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State Government
Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was able to close the Jim Hogg County facility because of Trump’s immigration policies. Records reveal that the reality is more nuanced.
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Health care
String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support
Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
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Immigration
Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act
The ruling extends a temporary restraining order for three Venezuelan migrants detained in South Texas who are facing deportation.
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Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term
President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of Patrick on Truth Social.
