FOUND: 11 - What They Never Told You

South Texas county leaders will lose some authority over SpaceX launches under new bill

The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025

A man came to the US to donate a kidney to his brother. ICE showing up as his doorstep interrupted that plan

‘We both cried when they arrested him because we both know he is my lifeline,’ said José Alfredo Pacheco, who is suffering from end-stage kidney failure

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery

Lottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a courier to sell an $83.5 million jackpot ticket.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2025

Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations

The feds are adding thousands of beds to hold families in Texas, which reportedly holds the most immigrants of any state at its 21 detention centers.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 14, 2025

In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners

Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2025

Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework

The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2025

Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?

House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 3, 2025

Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfires

Among the proposals is a bill that would force more inspections of power lines, which a committee concluded ignited a blaze that burned more than 1 million acres last year.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 28, 2025

Trump administration removes five immigration judges in Texas, union says

The move raises concerns about large case backlogs that have persisted for years.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2025

Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2025