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
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
