Correction, Aug. 19, 2025 6:38 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed the statement “drag is not inherently expressive” to Judge James C. Ho in his dissent to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling that blocks West Texas A&M University's ban on drag shows. The phrase appears in the majority opinion's overview of the arguments made by university President Walter Wendler in support of the ban.
Fifth Circuit halts West Texas A&M drag show ban as free speech lawsuit continues
Correction, Aug. 12, 2025 8:18 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when Texas elected its first Republican governor since Reconstruction. It was 1978.
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance
Correction, Aug. 11, 2025 5:57 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the deadline for state lawmakers to respond to charges in a legislative report. They have until Wednesday. The final report will be issued on Friday.
Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot
Correction, Aug. 11, 2025 10:47 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated when authorities identified the people who died in Kerr County during the Fourth of July floods. Their identities were released on Aug. 8, more than a month after the floods.
Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods
Correction, Aug. 4, 2025 11:44 am:
A previous version of this story misstated the mechanism for replacing Texas House members who had their seats declared vacant by the courts. The Texas Constitution states that the governor would have to call an election to replace the members.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
Correction, Aug. 3, 2025 8:01 pm:
A previous version of this story should have stated that Bill Hobby was lieutenant governor during the 1979 quorum break by state Senate Democrats.
Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
Correction, Aug. 1, 2025 11:22 am:
A previous version of the story incorrectly identified Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly.
Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods
Clarification, Aug. 1, 2025 10:03 am:
The story has been updated to say that to be licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, camps must post their emergency plans on occupied buildings, but they are not required to post them online.
Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods
Correction, July 31, 2025 1:47 pm:
A previous version of this story misnamed the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a campus rights advocacy group.
From racism claims to a $725,000 settlement, a UNT professor’s lawsuit mirrors Texas’ shifting views on free speech
Correction, July 30, 2025 3:40 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly compared the laws on groundwater to oil and gas. Mineral rights, which include oil, are generally severed from surface ownership rights.
East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year
Correction, July 25, 2025 4:51 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated camper Becky J.’s age and that Camp CAMP's canoes and kayaks were swept away in the July 4 flood.
In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood
Correction, July 25, 2025 3:20 pm:
A previous version of this article misspelled the name of Glenn Hamer and misnamed the organization he leads, the Texas Association of Business.
August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy
Correction, July 24, 2025 7:52 pm:
A previous version of this story mislabeled calcium carbonate as baking soda. Calcium carbonate is lime, used in paints, coating and cleaning chemicals.
Texas startups make products from the carbon in fossil fuels
Clarification, July 24, 2025 1:18 pm:
This story was updated to reflect that Nosek's husband's venture capital firm has an investment stake in a company that builds accessory dwelling units.
Meet the Californian who pushed Texas lawmakers to help fix the state’s housing crisis
Correction, July 18, 2025 11:15 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Bracero 2.0 bill would raise wages for H-2A visa holders. The program would lower wages for participants in Texas.
Texas lawmaker proposes beefing up temporary worker program to ease farm labor shortages
Correction, July 17, 2025 11:24 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of TDCJ's executive director. He is Bryan Collier.
Most Texas prisoners don’t have AC access and it’s unclear when they will get it
Correction, July 14, 2025 12:05 pm:
An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos.
As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past
Correction, July 11, 2025 12:19 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly showed the location of Cypress Creek on the map. This has been corrected.
“Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
Correction, July 11, 2025 12:15 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly showed the location of Cypress Creek on the maps. They have been corrected.
These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods
Correction, July 9, 2025 10:51 am:
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Texas counties' ability to enact building codes. Texas counties can adopt building codes.
“Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
