Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say

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.

What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend

The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

TribCast: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Is Talarico really in the lead?