Stories by Texas Tribune fellows

Many low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border security spending. Full Story 

A bill that would make it illegal to sell THC products could soon head over to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. For a cannabis store employee, lawmakers don't know enough about the industry they're trying to shut down. Full Story 

The U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP. Full Story 

Approval of the monument comes as the lower chamber prepares to debate the “Life of the Mother Act” bill later this week. Full Story 

The bill, titled the Universal School Choice Act, would provide a tax credit to match an amount donated to organizations that provide K-12 scholarships. Full Story 

A high school victim was one of the victims, but she and her mother fought back, with the help of Senator Ted Cruz. Full Story 

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program. Full Story 

Conservative lawmakers say DEI efforts are discriminatory and push liberal ideologies on children. Critics point to research showing a diverse teacher body helps students succeed academically. Full Story 

Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the Texas Legislature this session. Full Story 

Concerns about measures to enforce a ban against a lawmaker’s access to voter files led the party to drop the vote, a party leader said. Full Story 

A Texas business illegally dumped industrial waste into Skull Creek in Colorado County six years ago, then residents complained to the attorney general’s office. Full Story 

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative. Full Story 

Moghe, Rutgers University’s chief academic officer, is a biochemical and biomedical engineer and a former international student. He is expected to start in his new role later this year. Full Story 

The Laredo congressman could be blocked from party campaign resources and social events if the party sanction is passed. Full Story 

A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect children. Full Story 

The commission includes Ben Carson, “Dr. Phil” McGraw and religious figures. Full Story 

The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets. Full Story 

A House bill would require school districts to hold an election before breaking into smaller entities. Full Story 

Students are concerned the legislation could silence supportive teachers, dismantle safe spaces, lead to overenforcement and prevent honest conversations about identity. Full Story 

At a Texas Tribune event, education experts discussed challenges facing Texas public schools and potential ways to solve them. Full Story