As Texas House tackles property taxes, here's what to know and how to watch
The lower chamber was expected to debate House Bill 2, legislation that aims to slow rising property taxes in Texas. Full Story
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State monitor orders Houston school trustees to halt superintendent search, according to reports
The directive came the same day that Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath expanded a conservator's oversight of Houston public schools. And it followed on the heels of Gov. Greg Abbott advocating for the state to take over the district. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with Texas Rep. Dan Huberty, Public Education Committee chair
Watch as we sit down with state Rep. Dan Huberty in a conversation moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Watch: A higher education conversation with state Sen. Brandon Creighton and state Rep. Chris Turner
Watch our interview with state Sen. Brandon Creighton and state Rep. Chris Turner, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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![From left: Tribune CEO Evan Smith is joined by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and state Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, at Studio 919 in Austin on March 7, 2019. Creighton and Turner are chairmen of their respective higher education committees.]()
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Watch: A conversation with John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market
At noon Thursday, we're livestreaming our conversation in Austin with John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, moderated by Evan Smith. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation on school segregation
On Feb. 26, we sat down for a conversation about the impact of school segregation on public education in San Antonio, moderated by the Tribune's Aliyya Swaby. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with state Sen. Larry Taylor
Our interview with state Sen. Larry Taylor, chair of the Education Committee, is moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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![State Sen. and Senate Education Committee Chairman Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, discusses public education with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith at a Tribune event in Austin on Feb. 21, 2019.]()
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How the government abused eminent domain the last time it built a border fence in Texas
As the president declares a national emergency to get more money for a border barrier, it's worth taking a look at what happened last time the government took private land along the Rio Grande. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with three new Republican state representatives
Meet the 86th: A conversation with new Republican state Reps. Brad Buckley, Sam Harless and Cody Harris, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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![From left: Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith moderates a discussion with state Reps. Brad Buckley, R-Killeen; Sam Harless, R-Spring; and Cody Harris, R-Palestine, in Austin on Feb. 14, 2019.]()
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Watch: A conversation with three new Democratic Texas state representatives
Meet the 86th: A conversation with new Texas state Reps. Rhetta Bowers, Jessica Gonzalez and James Talarico, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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![From left: Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith moderates a discussion with newly-elected state Reps. Rhetta Bowers, D-Garland; Jessica González, D-Dallas; and James Talarico, D-Round Rock, on February 7, 2019.]()
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