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Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31

Texas 2025: Year in Photos

Photojournalists document another year across Texas. Our photos illustrated the tense redistricting debate at the Capitol, the aftermath of the Hill County floods and more.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 31, 2025

The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival in photos

Images from this year's festival, which ended Saturday in Austin.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 16, 2025

Thrust into the spotlight by a school shooting, Uvalde’s former mayor finds his footing as a lawmaker

Don McLaughlin isn’t shy about speaking his mind and has disagreed with victims’ families and fellow Republicans. Now he brings his direct style to the Capitol.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 10, 2025

Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities

Mo Jenkins is one of only a few openly transgender staffers working in the Capitol as lawmakers are making headway in restricting rights for LGBTQ+ Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2025

As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes

Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 18, 2025

Texas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fight

The Texas Senate has proposed injecting a staggering half a billion dollars into film production, as economists and fiscal hawks question the return on investment.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 14, 2025

Inmates in this Texas program are leaving prison with jobs — and lower chances of reincarceration

Faced with more immediate funding needs, state officials haven’t asked for more money for rehabilitation programs, such as STRIVE, next budget cycle.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Mihaela Plesa survived a heated GOP challenge. Here’s how she thinks Democrats can prevail.

Plesa, a Dallas Democrat, said the party should embrace bipartisanship, and start talking about economic issues.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 3, 2025

Handshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitation

The Bartlett Unit in Williamson County will house 1,049 male inmates who will participate in educational programs aimed to help them secure a job after they’ve served their time.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 2, 2024