DARK SECRETS: 25 - The Real Truth

Houston businessman Andrew White launches Democratic challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott

The son of the late former Gov. Mark White vowed to run as an independent in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025

Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21

The age limit is expected to go into effect Tuesday after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved the rule. Enforcement won’t begin until Oct. 1.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2025

What to know about 17 statewide propositions on Texans’ ballots Tuesday

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2025

Texas has a new abortion pill law. But at least one provider plans to keep shipping them there

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law intended to curtail abortion pills, but at least one provider plans to keep shipping them into the state

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Abortion pill providers targeted by new Texas law refuse ‘anticipatory obedience’

Greg Abbott’s latest move fuels clash between US red states and blue-state shield laws protecting abortion care

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025

Students and professors defend Texas A&M President Mark Welsh amid calls for his ousting

Some lawmakers have called for Welsh to be fired over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity content being taught in a children’s literature class.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2025

Texas State expels student for allegedly mocking Charlie Kirk shooting

Governor Abbott called for expulsion, with university decrying video ‘trivializing or promoting violence’

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025

Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court

The court, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, recently allowed O’Rourke to continue raising and dispersing donations, and cast doubt on Paxton’s main arguments.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025

Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map

Republicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the GOP made sure to add Hispanic Texans who are unlikely to vote.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025

Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue

The university's announcement came hours after Gov. Greg Abbott called for the student's expulsion.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025