The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.
State Government
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2026 Texas Elections
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.
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Higher Education
Texas Tech struggles with new rules that changed what students learn about race, gender, sexuality
The system’s chancellor said he meant to instill clarity and accountability, but three weeks into the spring semester, some instructors say the standards are vague and have led to censorship.
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State Government
TribCast: Did the winter storm show our grid is fixed?
In this week’s episode of The Texas Tribune’s podcast, our hosts speak with Matt Boms about the Texas electrical grid’s strong performance during the recent winter storm. Does that mean the problems of 2021 are behind us?
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Health care
Galveston man sues California doctor under new Texas law allowing lawsuits over abortion pills
Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100,000 from the defendant.
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T-Squared
Introducing the Tribune’s spring fellows
Our fellowships are valuable learning experiences, providing part-time work in the spring and fall semesters and full-time positions over the summer break.
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Criminal Justice
Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
As a part of a yearlong study, Texas county jails are collecting data about pregnant inmates’ prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know
The high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.
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Public Education
Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how
Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know
The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.