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Texas Tech regents cut some classes on race, gender as options for graduation requirements

The Lubbock university’s student senate approved surveying students to gauge the impact of restrictions on what’s taught.

The Texas Tribune · 10h ago

Texas’ new Democratic leaders turn to Republicans to steer transitions, vowing bipartisan governance

Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin and Senfronia Thompson tapped Republican politicians who clashed with Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to help guide them into office in January.

The Texas Tribune · 10h ago

After Democratic sweep, Texas looms as “big kahuna” in the 2028 presidential race

Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look.

The Texas Tribune · 10h ago

After Democratic wins, Texas could more closely review deaths related to the abortion ban

The state’s maternal mortality committee could provide one of the few windows into the impact of the state’s abortion ban.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

Ken Paxton drops lawsuit seeking to shut down immigration aid group FIEL Houston

The Texas attorney general also ended his effort to dissolve Annunciation House, another immigrant-serving nonprofit, as he prepares to leave office in January.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

James Sullivan, recently defeated Texas Supreme Court justice, nominated to federal bench by Trump

The Republican jurist lost his seat on Texas’ highest civil court in last week’s Democratic wipeout.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

As Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks

Texas now issues permits for companies to store carbon dioxide underground. East Texas residents fear safety risks, and skeptics doubt the climate benefits.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

Report: Luxury hotels, air travel among U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden’s “extravagant spending”

The Office of Congressional Conduct also found that the Terrel Republican had discrepancies between his campaign account expenses and official election filings.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

Battered and bruised by the election, Republican voters reckon with a blue Texas

Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation

Austin ISD officials question the state’s demands for library records and staff interviews as incoming Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt plans changes.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9