Clarification, Aug. 18, 2023 3:26 pm:
This article has been updated to clarify that the Ector County Library book club meets on Tuesdays, not Thursdays.
The national debate over books has come to West Texas. And librarians are stuck in the middle.
Correction, Aug. 16, 2023 10:09 am:
A previous version of this story included the incorrect year that Tara Jones and her family again suffered health effects from a foul odor at their home. It was December 2020, not December 2021.
For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort
Correction, Aug. 9, 2023 8:29 am:
A previous version of this article mistakenly said a term limits proposal supported by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz would keep him from seeking reelection. The proposal, if it becomes law, is not retroactive and would apply to future terms.
Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Clarification, Aug. 8, 2023 8:28 am:
In a previous version of this article, Ed Burbach was identified as a former assistant attorney general. Burbach was the former deputy attorney general for civil litigation.
Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution
Correction, Aug. 2, 2023 1:03 pm:
A previous version of this story included the incorrect bill number for the legislation that bans anonymous reports of abuse or neglect. It was House Bill 63, not Senate Bill 63.
Texas lawmakers move to close foster care hiring loopholes and expand rights of parents facing investigations
Correction, July 21, 2023 5:35 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the EPA must make a decision about Texas' plan to reduce pollution in Rusk and Panola counties by the end of the year. The EPA must either approve the Texas plan or reject it and issue its own plan by Dec. 13, 2024.
EPA will decide if the state is doing enough to reduce pollution in two East Texas counties
Correction, July 18, 2023 6:56 pm:
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Local Solutions Support Center, an organization that seeks to counter state policies that undermine local government's ability to self-govern, was based in California. Local Solutions Support Center is an organization with team members based in states across the country.
Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities’ power
Correction, July 13, 2023 2:53 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that a 3rd Court of Appeals ruling allowed the Vulcan quarry to begin operations. The ruling allows the TCEQ to issue the company an air quality permit, but other permits are required before the quarry can operate.
A Comal County ranch owner ponders selling his land, setting off another clash between property rights and environmental concerns
Correction, July 11, 2023 7:20 pm:
A previous version of this article misspelled the name of a University of Texas at Austin professor. She is Liliana Garces, not Lilian Garces.
Race-based college admissions are now banned, but Texas schools still have ways to ensure campuses are diverse
Correction, July 10, 2023 6:15 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Providence Homeowners Association’s anti-Section 8 ban would have made the entire town of Providence Village off-limits to tenants participating in the program. The rule would’ve made most — but not all — of the town inaccessible to those renters.
Texas bans homeowners’ associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aid
Clarification, July 10, 2023 5:28 pm:
This article has been updated to reflect when election workers can start reviewing mail-in ballots. Workers can now review ballots as soon as they arrive.
Voting by mail in Texas will get a little easier with these legislative fixes
Clarification, July 5, 2023 10:27 am:
A previous version of this story stated that Dallas County reported more than 130 cases of heat-related illness in the previous two weeks. After the story published, the county determined there had been 260 cases of heat-related illness in Dallas County during that time period.
Emergency room visits surge, Texans die amid dangerous heat wave
Correction, June 30, 2023 10:37 am:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of a Supreme Court justice. Her name is Elena Kagan, not Elena Kagen.
Nearly 1.4 million Texans could be impacted by U.S. Supreme Court decision blocking student loan forgiveness
Correction, June 29, 2023 8:26 pm:
A previous version of this story gave an incorrect date for when lawyers need to submit proposals for final judgement. It’s July 14, not July 31.
Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
Correction, June 20, 2023 11:31 am:
U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is from California, not Wisconsin as originally identified.
State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat
Correction, June 16, 2023 10:07 am:
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia misspoke at a Thursday news conference when she said Texas would lose 5,000 workers a week if the DACA program were to end. It is 5,000 workers a month, her office said.
Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
Correction, June 15, 2023 2:18 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that state Rep. Brad Buckley added an education savings account program to House Bill 100 in a last-ditch effort to enact school vouchers during the regular legislative session. The proposal was added to the Senate's version of HB 100 by Sen. Brandon Creighton.
Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes. It might help the push for school vouchers.
Correction, June 12, 2023 4:57 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Harris County attorney and Lone Star Legal Aid filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by the TCEQ in its permitting process. They filed a civil rights complaint with the EPA alleging discrimination by the TCEQ, not a lawsuit.
State environmental agency proposes new rules for concrete plants in Texas
Correction, June 1, 2023 10:39 am:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Don Huffines owns a network of car dealerships. His brother owns and operates the dealerships.
Beginning Jan. 1, cars registered in Texas won’t need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Correction, May 26, 2023 11:51 am:
This article originally said the most recent election for attorney general was in 2020. It was 2022.
Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton
