Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 7 deadline
Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day. Full Story
The latest state government news from The Texas Tribune.
Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day. Full Story
The attorney general argues that the popular short form video app has not complied with a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active online. Full Story
Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions. Full Story
One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized. Full Story
Attorney General Ken Paxton has investigated at least five organizations this year that do immigration-related work. Full Story
Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of records shows that these mistakes and others were preventable. Full Story
The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year. Full Story
The lawsuit claims federal regulators have undermined the Texas oil and gas industry by misusing environmental law, negatively impacting drilling and production. Full Story
Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term. Full Story
The smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, near Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas. Full Story
We’re partnering with aLayer, a research organization, to test a tool that will help Tribune readers customize their reading experience. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared the Venezuelan gang a foreign terrorist organization and asked the Department of Public Safety to create a strike team targeting them. Full Story
Attorney General Ken Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson are targeted in the new suit, escalating a pre-election war over voter registration efforts. Full Story
The first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families. Full Story
The county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot. Full Story
Abbott signed a proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist organization and directed Texas DPS to create strike teams targeting the gang. Full Story
Lawmakers tasked the Public Utility Commission with overseeing the Texas Energy Fund, though the agency has no experience running a loan program. Full Story
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and Votebeat want to hear from people removed from voter rolls. Full Story
After Attorney General Ken Paxton’s failed impeachment trial, his allies touted Smithee, one of the House’s most senior members, as a speaker candidate. Full Story
Jolt, which advocates for more Latino voting participation, says the attorney general’s probe has spurred threatening comments online. Full Story