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Critics say TCEQ is erroneously using a federal rule to exclude counties that are failing federal soot rules.

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

The race pitted state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows against each other. Here’s how each representative voted.

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

Fertilizers that contain treated sewage tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals can be spread on farmland and pose a health risk to people who consume milk, eggs and beef, the agency says.

Burrows defeated Rep. David Cook with a coalition of Republican and Democratic votes.

Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The Texas House kicked off the 2025 session by electing an establishment Republican to lead the chamber, drawing criticism from within the GOP.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.

The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the Legislature.

The court’s ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.

Thierry became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.

Ad Astra promises to be Musk’s biggest foray into education to date, and, if successful, will add to his already massive footprint in Central Texas.

The estimate includes $23.8 billion leftover from the current budget cycle.

Justices on Monday heard arguments from Annunciation House, which is fighting to stay open, and the Texas Attorney General’s office, which claims the shelter’s work with migrants violates state law.

Since cattle imports were cut off in November, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and some ranchers worry about the ban’s economic impact on beef producers and consumers.

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year.

As part of our 2025 Texas Legislature Series, we’ll discuss action on water needs and other legislative priorities

Five people threw their hats in the ring for a single council seat in the South Texas city. That level of interest kicked off an unorthodox — but not unprecedented — series of events.

Hector Granados, one of two pediatric endocrinologists in El Paso, said he stopped providing gender-affirming care after it was outlawed in Texas in 2023.

In recent years university presidents have been facing growing political pressures, student and faculty pushback and an increasingly demanding job.

The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.

To kickoff our 2025 Texas Legislature Series, we’ll chat with the incoming House Democratic Caucus chair about his party’s priorities.

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance.

Tribune fellowships offer a valuable learning experience in a broad range of media-related roles.

Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps.

Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural wealth of critical minerals.

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.