Correction, May 3, 2025 3:55 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott said, “Today, we deliver on Texas' youth,” during the signing of a school voucher bill. Abbott said, “Today, we deliver on that promise.”
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
Correction, April 30, 2025 1:42 pm:
An earlier photo caption misidentified the building where U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to reporters. It was the Texas A&M AgriLife Phenotyping Greenhouse.
In visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles
Correction, April 30, 2025 8:43 am:
An earlier version of this story misstated the bill's penalties. The version that passed the Senate only has civil penalties, not criminal ones, and does not penalize paying for an abortion.
Wide-ranging crackdown on abortion pills passes Texas Senate
Correction, April 24, 2025 2:33 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the number of school districts whose latest ratings could trigger a state takeover. Fort Worth ISD is the only district that currently qualifies for a takeover. The Midland, Wichita Falls and Beaumont school districts all had low grades four years in a row, but do not yet face takeovers.
1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating under new performance standards
Correction, April 23, 2025 1:41 pm:
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez.
Texas inmate executed for murder of ex-classmate
Clarification, April 22, 2025 1:13 pm:
A previous version of this story previously said Catholics make up the second largest religious group in Texas. While there are more evangelical protestants than Catholics in Texas, they are made up of subgroups which include Baptists, Methodists and Episcopalians. Catholics are the single largest religious group.
“A global loss”: Millions of Texans mourn the death of Pope Francis
Clarification, April 17, 2025 1:32 pm:
Since the initial vote, State Rep. Mike Schofield’s vote on the voucher proposal has been switched from “absent” to a “yes” vote. The charts have been updated to reflect this.
See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers
Correction, April 15, 2025 1:22 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the NCAA had settled a class-action suit that would allow universities to directly pay student athletes. The settlement has only received preliminary approval.
Texas House gives first approval to bill that would allow universities to pay student athletes
Clarification, April 15, 2025 11:05 am:
This article has been updated to clarify that Tejano recording artist Bobby Pulido will decide to run for Congress after his farewell tour ends later this year.
“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas
Correction, April 11, 2025 6:07 pm:
An earlier photo caption in this story stated the wrong number of plaintiffs who sued Texas. There were 22.
Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies
Correction, April 10, 2025 8:07 pm:
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly rendered the name of Texas Woman's University.
More than 250 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities
Correction, April 10, 2025 3:30 pm:
An earlier version of this report used an incorrect figure for the additional money proposed to plug leaking and exploding wells. The proposal would provide an additional $100 million for that effort.
Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers approve $337 billion spending plan
Correction, April 9, 2025 4:27 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Renewable energy companies face little regulation in Texas. A state lawmaker wants to change that.
Correction, April 7, 2025 6:10 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to the deadline for a special election. If a governor calls a special election, it must take place at least 36 days after the election is ordered.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner dies
Correction, April 7, 2025 6:08 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to the deadline for a special election. If a governor calls a special election, it must take place at least 36 days after the election is ordered.
Gov. Greg Abbott showing no rush to replace late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner
Correction, April 2, 2025 2:27 pm:
In a previous version of a graphic in this story, the location of Winner's Circle was incorrect. The storefront is in Austin.
How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery
Correction, March 31, 2025 7:28 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that Freese and Nichols Inc., was set to build the Marvin Nichols reservoir and completed a feasibility review. Texas Water Development Board completed the review and Freese and Nichols Inc. is not set to build the reservoir.
These are the proposals lawmakers hope will save Texas’ water supply. Track them here.
Correction, March 20, 2025 3:31 pm:
This story has been updated to reflect that Cliff Kincaid no longer works with Accuracy in Media. He left the organization in 2017.
Texas AG Ken Paxton accuses Coppell ISD of violating Texas’ “critical race theory” ban
Correction, March 19, 2025 8:56 pm:
A previous version of this story misidentified Maria Margarita Rojas' occupation. She is a licensed midwife.
Texas’ first abortion arrests stem from monthlong attorney general investigation
Correction, March 11, 2025 7:36 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly cited the Texas court that stayed Robert Roberson’s execution. The court that blocked Roberson’s execution in October 2024 was the Texas Supreme Court.
Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled execution
