State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
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TribCast
TribCast: Deep in the heart of the Texas GOP convention
From live elephants to Islam, TribCast recaps the biggest GOP event of the year with reporters Alejandro Serrano and Renzo Downey
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Politics
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall
Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.
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State Government
Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles
The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.
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Politics
Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting
Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.
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T-Squared
The Tribune introduces 11 summer fellows
Our fellowship program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on professional experience in one the country’s most innovative news organizations.
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State Government
Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.
Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
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State Government
Texas Children’s Hospital’s detransition clinic to launch this year, will include mental health and endocrinology services
The Houston hospital must set up the facility within 90 days of signing a settlement agreement with the Texas attorney general and and create a list of potential gender affirming patients, according to a document obtained by The Texas Tribune.
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Public Education
Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students
School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, investigation shows.
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2026 Texas Elections
Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain
The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
