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In-depth reporting on oil, gas, renewable power, and policies shaping the future of energy in Texas from The Texas Tribune.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Trump rallies oil and gas workers in the Permian Basin against Democrats ahead of the November election
President Donald Trump’s comments doubled as part campaign speech, part policy announcement, as polls continue to show a close competition with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the once-solidly red state.
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Long a GOP voice on health care, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess seeks a higher post
The North Texas representative is vying to be the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Coronavirus in Texas: Texas A&M System approves a plan for in-person classes during pandemic
Live updates: Texas reported 1,230 new coronavirus cases Friday. At least 61,006 Texans have tested positive for the virus, and 1,626 have died.
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Texas businesses returning during coronavirus are unlikely to spur fast economic recovery
As workers and customers reemerge into a society still grappling with a spreading coronavirus, the power Gov. Greg Abbott and officials across the globe used to close businesses in the first place does not extend to reviving the economy.
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Coronavirus in Texas
“All of the party was over”: How the last oil bust changed Texas
A plunge in oil prices in the 1980s had ramifications across the state — even without landing at the same time as a pandemic and economic crisis.
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Coronavirus in Texas
How Lina Hidalgo is navigating coronavirus and conservative backlash in Texas’ biggest county
Harris County has seen new cases plateau under the county judge. But her orders designed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus have generated outrage among some conservatives.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Business has reopened in Texas, but the economy won’t be back anytime soon, experts say
The Texas energy sector has helped insulate the state’s economy during national downturns. This time, experts say the industry could hold the economy back.
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Analysis: You didn’t think a pandemic could stop highway planning in Texas, did you?
All eyes in Texas are on the coronavirus and the state government’s response to it. But some of the biggest state agencies are still doing what they always do, like building highways and debating oil and gas regulations.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas reports 22,806 cases and 593 deaths, releases online map of testing locations
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.