Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning

State water planners don’t use climate projections when they plan for future water supply. Experts say they should model for more extreme droughts rather than relying on historical data.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves

“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries.

A surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say

A surrogate’s fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements.

Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop

Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.