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
Clarification, July 7, 2025 8:09 am:
This story has been updated to provide more detail about what the failed disaster communication bill would have done, including to note that it would have provided money to improve communication between first responders.
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
Correction, June 25, 2025 11:48 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the requirements to be licensed as a psychologist in Texas. An oral exam is not required.
Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam
Correction, June 18, 2025 1:50 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the number of children killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Nineteen students died.
Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations
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
