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
Correction, May 24, 2023 11:44 am:
A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse.
Texas House approves bill to improve background checks on child-welfare workers
Correction, May 24, 2023 11:43 am:
A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse.
After abuse accusations at The Refuge, Texas will create new reporting and screening requirements for foster care workers
Correction, May 23, 2023 7:01 pm:
U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was mistakenly identified as a Republican from California. She is from Oregon.
Texas Democrat unveils bipartisan immigration plan with path to citizenship, border security spending
Correction, May 19, 2023 1:36 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders.
Texas’ environmental regulators need to get tougher on polluters, group of lawmakers says
Correction, May 19, 2023 12:16 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the Sunset Advisory Commission concluded that TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry. Commission staff made that conclusion. The story also incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. The story also incorrectly stated that the public can make comments only during or immediately after TCEQ meetings. Public comments can also be made before TCEQ meetings.
Texas House moves to crack down on polluters with stricter penalties and heavier oversight
Correction, May 18, 2023 6:12 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that legislation to establish a $5 billion fund for broadband infrastructure was headed to the governor. In fact, the Texas House must approve changes made by the Senate or go to a conference committee to strike a compromise before it can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
$5 billion for broadband advances in Texas Legislature after Senate OKs bill
Correction, May 17, 2023 4:09 pm:
An early version of this story’s headline incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 was ready to be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. At the time, the bill still needed to get final approval from Texas House members before heading to the governor. That final vote has since occurred.
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Correction, May 12, 2023 1:40 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly described Rep. Michael McCaul’s contributions to the Republican border bill. His language in the Secure the Border Act did not discuss building the border wall. Instead, McCaul wrote provisions to resume “remain in Mexico” and to explore reimbursing states for border expenses.
U.S. House passes border bill shaped by Texas Republicans as Title 42 ends
Correction, May 10, 2023 1:13 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 4,000 water loss audits are due to the Texas Water Development Board annually. Most water agencies have to submit water loss audits every five years. Roughly 740 utilities are currently required to submit water loss audits every year. The story also stated that the board rejects some water loss audits. Audits are not rejected; the audits with data issues are not included online.
Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
Correction, May 2, 2023 12:58 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 990 had a House hearing scheduled. It does not.
The 13 election bills to watch as the Texas Legislature heads into its last month
Correction, April 28, 2023 3:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Houston protest against SB 147 occurred on Feb. 10. The protest was held on Feb. 11.
Watch: Texas immigrants “shocked” by bill that would have prevented them from buying homes
Correction, April 28, 2023 11:44 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 838, which would require schools to install panic buttons in every classroom and was approved by the Texas House this week, was headed back to the Senate for a vote. The bill is now headed to the governor, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school
