Melissa McCoul, arguing she was fired to appease political critics, is seeking to get her job back and other restitution.
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State Government
Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests
The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know
The high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.
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2025 Legislative Recap
Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.
Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.
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Higher Education
Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Here’s what that means.
Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.
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Politics
This newspaper publisher is challenging her fellow Republicans to do better for rural Texas
Suzanne Bellsnyder used to work for Republicans in Austin. Now she’s challenging them to do better for rural Texas, where she lives and operates two newspapers and a growing Substack newsletter.
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Economy
SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.
Elon Musk’s company got a boost in its application by the Starbase city commissioners. Two commissioners are SpaceX employees.
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State Government
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas primaries: What to know about the top candidates running for office
The Texas Tribune helps Texans vote by producing comprehensive voter guides for every major election. Find and share all our voting resources here.
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2026 Texas Elections
Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary
As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.