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East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now

After a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

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UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

The four students were involved in minor criminal cases that have been resolved, which they argue shouldn’t be used to justify ending their higher ed goals in Texas.

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Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terrorist activity” in universities could trample free speech rights

The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.

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Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand

The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands.

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Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths

After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone.

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“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas

In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.

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Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.

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Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was able to close the Jim Hogg County facility because of Trump’s immigration policies. Records reveal that the reality is more nuanced.

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String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

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The Texas Legislature is having big battles over gender and sexuality. Track them here.

Lawmakers are quietly pushing bills that would limit access to bathrooms and measures preventing trans people from changing government documents.

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A message from our CEO, Sonal Shah

Since 2023, we have worked diligently to reach new audiences in Texas, increase trust in our work and expand into local news. At the end of this year, with a strong leadership team in place, I will be transitioning.

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Five news organizations join Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigative initiative

El Paso Matters, Fort Worth Report, Houston Chronicle, The Texas Newsroom and WFAA will join us to support accountability journalism in Texas.

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Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies

For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

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To avoid a water crisis, Texas may bet big on desalination. Here’s how it works in El Paso.

Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.

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Toilet to tap: El Paso is about to embark on a whole new way to save its limited water supply

El Paso’s dry climate — it rains just 9 inches annually — is one of the reasons the city has taken water management so seriously.

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U.S. House passes SAVE Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy, to require proof of citizenship to vote

Democrats argue that the bill places unnecessary hurdles on voting and could cause issues for people who have changed their name — like millions of married women.

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Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers approve $337 billion spending plan

Among the hundreds of amendments were ones that focused on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the Texas Lottery.

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Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs

As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue.

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Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

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More than 100 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities

Students from University of North Texas, UT-Dallas, Texas A&M, UT-Rio Grande, Texas Woman’s University, Texas Tech and other schools have been affected.

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Verifying hand-counted ballots in Texas elections may be easier under GOP bill

The proposal would require counties who opt for hand counts to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.

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West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump’s tariffs

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

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Push for Texas to weaken vaccine mandates persists as measles surge

Much of the outbreak is concentrated in the districts of Texas House leaders, including Speaker Dustin Burrows. The crisis appears to have done little to change support for “vaccine choice.”

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15 Texas A&M international students might have quietly lost their ability to stay in the U.S.

The Trump administration has said it has revoked the visas of more than 300 international students across the country in the last three weeks.

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Renewable energy companies face little regulation in Texas. A state lawmaker wants to change that.

The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.

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