The Texas Tribune
These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.
One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
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8mAfter backlash, power grid officials back away from agreement to give ERCOT CEO millions in additional bonuses
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick balked at the contract two boards approved for Pablo Vegas. The ERCOT chief said officials then decided not to execute the deal.
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7mTexas and feds announce noncitizen voting charges against seven people
State officials also referred 117 people for investigation related to noncitizen voting, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are U.S. citizens.
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2mTribCast: Weighing the impact of Paxton’s political baggage
GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?
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4mU.S. Rep. Brandon Gill seeks top Republican oversight post
Another Texan, Rep. Pat Fallon, also is seeking a leadership role on the top investigatory committee for the U.S. House.
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6mRep. Drew Darby tears into oil and gas commissioner for defying order to appear at Capitol
Wayne Christian said his agency’s meeting kept him from addressing lawmakers about eliminating some public comments at the Texas Railroad Commission.