The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans. Full Story
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Democrats in Congress want to renew the Obamacare subsidies as part of any deal to reopen the government. Texas Republicans say the policy needs major reforms. Full Story
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On the first day of a two-week trial, the plaintiffs’ lawyers honed in on who drew the new map and whether race was a factor. Full Story
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The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months. Full Story
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For the first time since Texas authorized the program, the state heard public testimony from people concerned about pre-K funding, special education provisions and data reporting. Full Story
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Sarah is an Austin native who brings a rare combination of vision and leadership experience to the job. Full Story
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The day after the four-term Houston lawmaker launched his statewide bid, his former chief of staff, Odus Evbagharu, announced he was running to succeed his former boss in the Texas House. Full Story
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The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms. Full Story
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In May 2023, Miller wrote a letter urging university leaders to reconsider admitting a student whom he described as a “biracial Latina,” who was also the daughter of his political associate. Full Story
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A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been “terminated, effective immediately” after a university review. Full Story
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Instead of a campus-wide announcement, faculty members say the restrictions have trickled down through department chairs and college meetings. Full Story
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State officials push back on complaints about software problems. Meanwhile, unprocessed applications are piling up. Full Story
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Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024. Full Story
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Blaine Milam, who was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, is the fifth death row inmate executed by the state in 2025. Full Story
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The son of the late former Gov. Mark White vowed to run as an independent in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Full Story
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It’s a further sign of how the Washington establishment has consolidated behind the senior Texas senator, who is being backed by the Senate GOP’s campaign arm in his primary. Full Story
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The deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion. Full Story
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Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input. Full Story
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In this week’s episode, Texas Tribune Washington, D.C. correspondent Gabby Birenbaum explains how redistricting and retirements will reshape Texas’ representation on the Hill. Full Story
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Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products. Full Story
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