Correction, March 4, 2026 8:25 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the office Democrat Jon Rosenthal is seeking. He is running for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform
Correction, March 3, 2026 2:21 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of a witness to the shooting. His name is Kelson Li.
Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar
Correction, March 1, 2026 8:02 pm:
A previous version of the story cited incorrect reporting from The Associated Press about Ndiaga Diagne’s immigration history. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed with The Texas Tribune he came to the U.S. in 2000, not 2006.
Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar
Clarification, Feb. 27, 2026 11:11 am:
This article has been updated to mention that Ruben Falcon's son, Jalen Falcon, works for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.
Before scandal, Rep. Tony Gonzales had complicated relationship with his West Texas constituents
Correction, Feb. 26, 2026 12:24 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly reported that Jason Corley is a former Lubbock County commissioner. He was reinstated after temporarily being removed from his seat by the county judge.
West Texas congressional candidates split on campaign strategy: Defend farmers or Trump
Correction, Feb. 23, 2026 11:33 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that early voting ends on Feb. 28. It ends on Feb. 27.
Texas 2026 primary elections voter guide: What you need to know
Correction, Feb. 19, 2026 2:33 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that an appeals court said Dr. Mary Bowden could apply for privileges to treat a patient at Texas Health Huguley hospital. A district court required the hospital to grant privileges, but the hospital successfully appealed that decision. The previous version also failed to specify that when Bowden told the hospital she would send a nurse to treat the patient, she was replying to its request that she apply for privileges.
AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
Correction, Feb. 11, 2026 5:08 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly reported the number of babies born in Texas between 2020 and 2024. It is 1.9 million.
Texans born without traditional sex traits worry new law will force them to choose a gender they don’t identify with
Clarification, Feb. 10, 2026 12:54 pm:
The story has been revised to reflect updated data provided by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
Correction, Feb. 8, 2026 5:43 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly identified Camp Mystic and the Eastland family as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by the families of girls who were killed in a July 4, 2025, flood. They are defendants.
Family of still-missing camper sues to shut down Camp Mystic
Correction, Feb. 2, 2026 4:32 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated how many homes are estimated to have lost power at the peak of the 2021 winter storm. The loss of 20,000 megawatts would have blacked out roughly 5 million homes.
Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?
Clarification, Jan. 28, 2026 6:16 pm:
This article has been updated to make clear that Xcel is one of many companies that owns aging utility poles in the Panhandle. A photo of a damaged utility pole not owned by Xcel has been removed. And captions have been updated to clarify ownership of certain utility poles.
Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utility
Correction, Jan. 28, 2026 1:01 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the number of newcomers Texas added from abroad in 2025. It added 167,475.
Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed
Clarification, Jan. 27, 2026 11:39 am:
A previous version of the story said the federal government had stopped rerouting 988 calls to a specialized LGBTQ+ line because it had become too expensive. The federal officials say it is because the program had run out of funding.
Removal of LGBTQ+ option from 988 hotline is straining overburdened Texas crisis centers
Correction, Jan. 22, 2026 11:04 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article misspelled Fort Worth Reporter Marissa Greene's last name.
North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic
Correction, Jan. 21, 2026 12:16 pm:
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of Javaid Anwar.
Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know
Correction, Jan. 16, 2026 5:38 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted James Poindexter as saying that not requiring a City Council vote on the sidewalk installation went against due process. Poindexter said a council vote on the sidewalk installation could strengthen its protections against attempts to remove it.
LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks
Correction, Jan. 15, 2026 8:16 pm:
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of former state Rep. Barbara Mallory Caraway.
Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Correction, Jan. 12, 2026 2:46 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the types of THC products that could flourish if hemp flowers were prohibited. Such a ban would economically benefit synthetic THC derivatives.
Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC
Correction, Jan. 7, 2026 4:34 pm:
A previous version of the district lookup tool listed the incorrect percentage of economically disadvantaged students for 42 of 1,208 districts. The share of disadvantaged students has been corrected for those districts.
Texas tracks the long-term outcomes of public school students. See how your school district compares here.