Though it’s teetered between Democrats and Republicans at the top of the ticket in recent elections, this year the state’s largest county went decidedly blue.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Immigrant ‘dreamers’ fear deportation nightmare under Trump
Some undocumented immigrants brought here as kids were granted a sort of legal status by President Barack Obama. They’re in a state of shock and panic now that Donald Trump has won the White House.
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Criminal Justice
Anxiety settles in on South Texas after Trump victory
The shock of Donald Trump’s presidential win was followed Wednesday by wariness and uncertainty as border residents wonder just how far he’ll go to fulfill his campaign promises on immigration.
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Demographics
Trump’s comments prompted little notable change in turnout in Hispanic areas
Experts and pundits predicted that Hispanics would vote in record numbers to express their displeasure with Donald Trump. In Texas, it doesn’t look like that happened.
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Demographics
Travis County sheriff’s race likely to bring immigration policy shift
Democrat Sally Hernandez was cruising toward easy victory in the race for Travis County sheriff. It’s likely to put her in the crosshairs of the Texas Legislature, where top Republicans are promising to ban “sanctuary city” policies.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: In Texas, sharp division on Black Lives Matter movement
Texas voters’ differences over race and gender parallel their political preferences, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texas voters wary of those they perceive as outsiders
The state’s most conservative voters are wary of American Muslims, Syrian refugees and undocumented immigrants, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Migrants fleeing Central America endure long journey north
After crossing the Suchiate River into Mexico, migrants fleeing Central America depend on shelters and kindness as they head toward the United States. The Texas Tribune traveled to Mexico to chronicle their journeys. This story is part of our Bordering on Insecurity series.
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Bordering on Insecurity
U.S.-funded programs try to convince Central Americans to stay home
The United States is helping fund anti-gang initiatives and jobs programs in Central America, trying to decrease the flow of migrants heading north for the Texas-Mexico border.
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Bordering on Insecurity
In Mexico, complaints about undocumented immigrants taking jobs
In southern Mexico, locals say some migrants fleeing Central America are staying put instead of traveling on to the United States.
