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• TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

  By Matthew Watkins June 23, 2025

  This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda? Full Story 

• “I still lose sleep”: GOP Rep. Drew Darby reflects on voucher vote, THC ban and special session

  By Berenice Garcia Updated: June 24, 2025

  The San Angelo Republican, at a Texas Tribune event, also weighed in on water and energy policy. Full Story 

• TribCast: Did lawmakers improve Texas’ infrastructure?

  By Eleanor Klibanoff June 3, 2025

  Will Texas be able to keep the lights on and water flowing til the next legislative session? Full Story 

• San Antonio lawmakers reflect on vouchers, water conservation and redistricting

  By Atirikta Kumar Updated: June 18, 2025

  State Rep. Ray Lopez and Sen. José Menéndez, Democrats from San Antonio, seemed reluctant to travel to Austin if called for a special session to redraw the state’s district lines. Full Story 

• Watch a conversation with North Texas lawmakers on legislative session’s impact

  By Atirikta Kumar Updated: June 13, 2025

  State Reps. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, and Salman Bhojani, D-Euless, discussed the House’s move toward the right. Full Story 

• Watch: Texas policy experts discuss how lawmakers addressed education, infrastructure needs this year

  By Joshua Fechter and Sofia Sorochinskaia Updated: June 6, 2025

  Policy experts discussed a new school funding bill, a $20 billion package to keep up with water demand and the state’s energy fund. Full Story 

• TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session

  By Matthew Watkins May 27, 2025

  In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year. Full Story 

• TribCast: Higher education and the battle for Texas universities

  By Eleanor Klibanoff May 20, 2025

  The gang talks about the Texas Legislature’s efforts to rein in universities, and all the changes at the top. Full Story 

• TribCast: Can Texas make its housing more affordable?

  By Matthew Watkins May 13, 2025

  In this week’s episode, we discuss Texas’ rising home prices and the steps the Legislature is taking to reduce them. Full Story 

• TribCast: One month of session left, and the kids are fighting

  By Eleanor Klibanoff May 6, 2025

  The biggest bill is already signed, but there are plenty of wars left to wage in the last month of the session. Full Story 

• Watch the TribCast team discuss legislative session’s impact on Texas schools and libraries

  By Texas Tribune Events Staff Updated: June 11, 2025

  During our TribCast Live event at Austin Central Library, we explained what happened, looked ahead toward the impact on Texas schools, and heard from experts about what comes next Full Story 

• TribCast: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas

  By Matthew Watkins April 29, 2025

  In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate. Full Story