Correction, June 17, 2025 1:36 pm:
A previous version of this story listed the wrong hometown for Rep. Nate Schatzline. He is from Fort Worth.
Analysis: The 2025 Texas House, from right to left
Correction, June 17, 2025 12:51 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Jervone Singletary’s title. She is a spokesperson for Austin medical marijuana company Goodblend.
Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options
Correction, June 17, 2025 12:48 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated when Texas administers science tests. They are given to fifth and eighth graders.
Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
Correction, June 13, 2025 10:56 am:
A previous version incorrectly reported that renewable energy companies didn't qualify for low-interest loans from the Texas Energy Fund. Certain solar companies that supply power to backup generators can apply.
Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables
Correction, June 11, 2025 7:02 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that the shooting of invasive sheep was allowed for sport. It’s for land management. The article also misstated that aoudad sheep can cross breed. Also, Limpia Crossing, where Jason Sabo is a part-time resident, was misidentified.
Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter
Correction, June 11, 2025 2:36 pm:
A previous version of this story misidentified Chase Rowan's hometown. He lives in Keller.
With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research
Correction, June 6, 2025 9:59 am:
An earlier photo caption misidentified the utility service entity constructing a power plant in Caldwell County. The project belongs to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas
Correction, June 2, 2025 11:43 am:
A previous version of this article incorrectly described the status of the bill. It was in a conference committee, not headed to the governor.
Texas lawmakers expand medical marijuana program eligibility amid looming hemp ban
Correction, May 29, 2025 3:36 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated when a judge is expected to approve a settlement between the NCAA and athletes. The judge could approve the settlement any day.
Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes
Correction, May 28, 2025 1:33 am:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana program would allow smokable products. The only new methods that would be legalized are vaporized and aerosol products.
Texas lawmakers expand medical marijuana program eligibility amid looming hemp ban
Correction, May 27, 2025 11:53 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the bill would infuse up to $500 million into the proposed film incentive program after passing the House. Lawmakers had amended the amount to $300 million before a final vote was taken.
Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300 million
Correction, May 27, 2025 11:35 am:
This article previously stated that KIND bars have products containing hemp seeds. Those products have been discontinued.
THC ban will destroy Texas’ hemp agriculture industry, farmers say
Correction, May 26, 2025 12:07 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 would apply to existing neighborhoods. It would only apply to new subdivisions.
Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House
Correction, May 23, 2025 12:31 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly described the role of the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund. It is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit. It is a civil rights law firm representing a plaintiff, the Texas Latino Redistricting Task Force.
Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps
Correction, May 23, 2025 11:11 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the strength of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine dose given to babies. It is the same dose give to older children.
More Texas children are getting vaccinated early against measles
Correction, May 20, 2025 12:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Paola Martinez is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. She studies at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Texas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universities
Correction, May 9, 2025 4:44 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Railroad Commission requested 44% of the agency's two-year budget for well plugging. The 44% figure was for one year's budget.
Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?
Correction, May 9, 2025 4:44 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Railroad Commission requested 44% of the agency's two-year budget for well plugging. The 44% figure was for one year's budget.
State oil regulator requests $100 million to tackle West Texas well blowouts
Correction, May 8, 2025 12:24 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the Texas House gave its final approval to the legislation Wednesday. It gave initial approval Wednesday and final approval Thursday.
Texas election judges could carry guns if bill OK’d by House becomes law
Correction, May 6, 2025 11:25 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Texas law allows undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition if they have lived in the state for three years before graduating from high school or for a year before enrolling in college. Undocumented students qualify for the benefit only if they meet both criteria.
Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition
