Despite federal efforts to drop vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged

New secretary of state will continue to defend Texas’ open primaries against GOP lawsuit

The Legislature “can and will” take steps to limit who can vote in which primary, Secretary of State Robert Howden said in a Monday court filing.

While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy

Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say they need more transparency from the industry.

Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices

Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.

Ted Cruz's college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

Houston area toddler at center of fight over brain death testing has died

In May, the family of 2-year-old Annelise Camp sued Texas Children’s Hospital to prevent brain death testing after she drowned in a hotel pool.