Correction, Dec. 19, 2025 3:56 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated where the Alliance for Secure AI is based. It's in Washington, D.C.
Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws
Correction, Dec. 16, 2025 9:34 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the transmission towers proposed by Oncor will be 200 feet wide at their base. The right of way around the towers will be 200 feet wide, not the towers themselves.
The name of the city hall advocate for Environment Texas was also misspelled. His name is Ian Seamans.
Residents protest high-voltage power lines that could skirt Dinosaur Valley State Park
Correction, Dec. 11, 2025 10:22 am:
A previous version of this article misspelled Kathi Arocha's name.
Arlington upholds suspension of protections for LGBTQ+ people
Correction, Dec. 3, 2025 4:41 pm:
The story has been corrected to say that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is a separate agency from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Stephanie Muth, former foster care head, named Texas health commissioner
Correction, Dec. 1, 2025 10:47 am:
A previous version of this article included a photo that incorrectly identified another Texas lawmaker as Rep. Gary VanDeaver. It has been replaced with a photo of VanDeaver.
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection
Correction, Nov. 25, 2025 3:08 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized how Senate Bill 30 would have limited damages in personal injury cases where someone suffered emotional or mental pain. An initial version of the bill would have required a trial court to provide the legal basis for compensation exceeding $250,000 if a defendant asked a judge to reduce the damages awarded by a jury.
Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Correction, Nov. 21, 2025 1:56 pm:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misspelled the name of Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and misidentified her precinct. She represents Precinct 4.
Greg Abbott vows to spend mightily to turn Harris County red
Correction, Nov. 20, 2025 2:10 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly spelled Jaime Montelongo's last name. It also incorrectly reported where Roel Perez and his siblings worked as migrant farm workers as children. They worked in Michigan.
A year after Donald Trump won the Rio Grande Valley, South Texans navigate changes big and small
Correction, Nov. 17, 2025 5:28 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported when the Arlington City Council was expected to vote on removing protections for LGBTQ+ people. The vote is scheduled for Tuesday night.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Correction, Nov. 14, 2025 11:32 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 37 restricts some university courses based on how they treat race, sex or religious beliefs. That provision was struck from the final version of the law.
Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons that advocate “race and gender ideology”
Clarification, Nov. 12, 2025 1:20 pm:
An earlier version of this story did not include that the proposed rules would also apply to sexual orientation.
Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons that advocate “race and gender ideology”
Correction, Nov. 12, 2025 9:19 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the office Bay City Council Member Benjamin Flores is running for. He exited the Texas governor race to run for land commissioner.
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
Correction, Nov. 10, 2025 6:11 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated how many universities are part of the Texas A&M University System. The system has 12 universities.
Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons that advocate “race and gender ideology”
Correction, Nov. 5, 2025 2:55 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Proposition 17 would allow state governments to prevent property values of counties with border security infrastructure from increasing. It only affects market values of properties with border infrastructure.
All 17 Texas Constitutional amendments pass
Correction, Nov. 4, 2025 10:20 am:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Yony Perez-Oduardo's lawyer. His name is John Dutton.
New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown
Correction, Oct. 30, 2025 8:15 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the status of a Texas Water Development Board study of the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer. The board has been asked to study the Trinity River Alluvium, a sediment like sand and gravel that’s deposited by water. A groundwater availability study could follow if it’s determined that a formal designation is warranted. The board is also conducting a study to map and characterize brackish groundwater resources within the eastern Carrizo-Wilcox, Queen City, and Sparta aquifers.
Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold
Correction, Oct. 23, 2025 1:41 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly cited information from Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Fort Worth ISD student performance. Morath said only 34% of the district’s students are performing at grade level.
Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board
Correction, Oct. 23, 2025 12:37 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of universities that have declined the Trump administration’s higher education plan. Out of the nine universities initially approached to participate, seven have declined. Only the University of Texas at Austin and Vanderbilt University have not responded to the Trump administration’s proposal.
Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.
Clarification, Oct. 16, 2025 5:26 pm:
The story has been updated to reflect Planned Parenthood Greater Texas’ acquisition of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and to clarify how the clinics provide information to patients on out-of-state abortions.
The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas
Correction, Oct. 16, 2025 4:48 pm:
This story originally misstated the location of Monty Bennett's hotel company, Ashford Inc. The company is headquartered in Farmers Branch, not Dallas.
Dallas boosted police numbers before Trump’s crime rhetoric. Now the city is feeling the effects.
