The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
At the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival, Buttigieg said the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in sending migrants to Democrat-led cities are “hurting people in order to get attention.” Full Story
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A long-reliable political playbook of highlighting immigration in election season has been escalated by Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis. Full Story
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In an interview for The Texas Tribune Festival, Adams called the Texas governor’s program shipping migrants to his city “inhumane” and “un-American.” Full Story
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The former president of Planned Parenthood on the end of Roe v. Wade and the fight for gender equity. Full Story
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The legendary presidential photographer on what he saw in the West Wing and beyond — and how to take a good picture. Full Story
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The former White House press secretary on what it was like behind that podium and why she wants to be the one asking the questions. Full Story
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The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since President Joe Biden and Harris took office. Full Story
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The Army veteran and former Missouri secretary of state on service, sacrifice and his new book. Full Story
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Here’s a look at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival sessions that you can check out for free. Full Story
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Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025. Full Story
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Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety to boost efforts to collect intelligence on cartels and investigate gangs in Texas that support drug and human smuggling. Full Story
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The Transparency for Transfer Students Act would require all U.S. colleges and universities to post on their websites more details about their transfer policies to help more students complete degrees. Full Story
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The State Bar of Texas brought the complaint after the aide worked on a suit to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in four states. Full Story
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Several other Republican attorneys general joined Paxton in bashing the Biden administration, largely over previous policy decisions they disagreed with. Full Story
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“It was just a matter of time before the baby died, or maybe I’d have to go through the trauma of carrying to term knowing I wasn’t bringing a baby home,” said 27-year-old Lauren Hall. “I couldn’t do that.” Full Story
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Born from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power and briefly formed the state’s third political party. Although the organization is long gone, its imprint on the state is unmistakable. Full Story
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Jackson recently launched Spanish-language TV ads in his reelection campaign, which is not competitive, in an effort to raise his profile with Latino voters. Full Story
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Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues. Full Story
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The migrants are the latest to arrive as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing program. Full Story
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The gathering at Grace Woodlands church was for the Texas Youth Summit, an annual event that promotes conservative activism among students and young adults. Full Story
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