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Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death

Tierra Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, died of a serious complication known as preeclampsia in December 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16

Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race

The commission doesn't have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 15

Texas governor Greg Abbott proposes to bar public schools from hiring H-1B workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools from employing H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting districts that recruit foreign teachers to address shortages. The proposal requires approval from the Texas Legislature before it can take effect.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

A look back at some of The Texas Tribune’s best reads of 2025

As 2025 draws down, the Tribune reflects on some of its most memorable storytelling of the year.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 26, 2025

With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

Texas Observer · Dec 2, 2025

The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas

Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year. The post The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15, 2025

How Texas' “bathroom bills” have evolved over a decade

More than 20 bills that would restrict restroom use for transgender people have been proposed since 2015, but their language — and reception — have shifted.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

Texas A&M System’s new leader hints faculty senates in state leaders’ crosshairs will stay

In an interview with the Tribune, Chancellor Glenn Hegar also said he would prioritize student outcomes over big projects and skirted questions about diversity and academic freedom.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 28, 2025

A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session July 21. They will tackle consumable THC, flood dangers, new congressional districts, abortion pills and other conservative priorities.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2025

As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past

Spurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 10, 2025