The Austin Democrat said she wants to tackle waste and fraud as a watchdog over the state budget. She will retain her Senate seat if she loses.
State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for comptroller, dropping congressional bid
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2026 Texas Elections
Donald Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. On Wednesday, he filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he migh switch parties.
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Hill Country floods
Kerr County flood victims pleaded for help in newly-released 911 calls
Emergency dispatchers received more than 400 calls in six hours on July 4 as homes and summer camps flooded.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment
Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency.
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State Government
Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program
The decision to limit certification to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the Historically Underutilized Business program from more than 15,000 to 485 participants — all men.
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The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
The former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
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Redistricting Texas 2025
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
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Health care
How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court
In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
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Texas measles outbreak
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say
One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Texas is cleared to use its new congressional map in 2026. How does gerrymandering impact Texans?
From urban cores to rural regions, Texans’ needs differ. Experts say districts encompassing geographically distant communities will dilute their voices.
