The Texas Tribune
Who’s who in the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, from key participants to potential witnesses
The suspended attorney general has been ordered to appear in the Texas Senate chamber to answer to 16 allegations of misconduct that were approved by the House in May.
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7mTexas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says
The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.
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16mIndustry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger
Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.
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7mWe investigated development rules after the deadly 2025 Hill Country flood. Then it flooded again.
A Tribune-ProPublica investigation found Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas.
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12mFlock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.
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11mCornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.