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

  By Stephen Simpson 4 hours ago

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

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

  By Jessica Priest Updated: 8 hours ago

  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 

• Watch a conversation about preparing Texas’ power grid for the future economy

  By Texas Tribune Events Staff Updated: 11 hours ago

  Beginning at 12 p.m. Thursday, we’ll discuss what’s needed for a dramatic increase in demand on the grid and the state’s power infrastructure. 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 

• Texas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid

  By Carlos Nogueras Ramos May 7, 2025

  According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years. Full Story 

• Attempt to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips in Texas could stall in the Senate for a third time

  By Stephen Simpson May 7, 2025

  Opponents fear that fentanyl test strips will increase the usage of the deadly drug. Full Story 

• Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition

  By Jessica Priest and Ayden Runnels Updated: May 6, 2025

  The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition. Full Story 

• Texas Democratic Party considers sanctioning Henry Cuellar over federal indictment, votes breaking with party

  By Katharine Wilson May 6, 2025

  The Laredo congressman could be blocked from party campaign resources and social events if the party sanction is passed. Full Story 

• Amid housing affordability crisis, Texas House votes to take some power from NIMBYs

  By Joshua Fechter Updated: May 6, 2025

  Texas lawmakers have sought to make it easier to build more homes — and harder for neighbors to block projects. Full Story 

• TribCast: One month of session left, and the kids are fighting

  By Eleanor Klibanoff May 6, 2025

  The biggest bill is already signed, but there are plenty of wars left to wage in the last month of the session. Full Story 

• Texas education experts say stronger prep, higher pay key to solving teacher shortage

  By Sofia Sorochinskaia Updated: May 6, 2025

  At a Texas Tribune event, education experts discussed challenges facing Texas public schools and potential ways to solve them. Full Story 

• Ken Paxton drops “critical race theory” lawsuit against Coppell ISD

  By Bill Zeeble, KERA News May 6, 2025

  The school district called the undercover videos that led to the accusations “heavily edited,” “manipulated” and “grossly misleading.” Full Story 

• We’re excited to announce the first batch of 2025 Texas Tribune Festival speakers

  By Matt Ewalt May 6, 2025

  Maureen Dowd, Tony Gonzales, Mattie Parker, Adam Schiff, Jasmine Crockett and many more join us in downtown Austin in November. Full Story 

• The Texas Lottery and billions in school funding in limbo as deadline nears at Capitol

  By Ayden Runnels May 6, 2025

  Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues past September, or find a way to make up the $2 billion for schools the game provides yearly. Full Story 

• Lawmakers want to expand Texas’ teacher pay raise program. Many educators will still be left out.

  By Jaden Edison May 6, 2025

  The Teacher Incentive Allotment gives raises to teachers based on performance. But it leaves out many educators and school staff who contribute to students' success. Full Story 

• School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives

  By Jasper Scherer Updated: May 5, 2025

  Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs. Full Story