Low test scores on one campus can trigger a state takeover in Texas, affecting Black, Hispanic and low-income students most

As Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks

Texas now issues permits for companies to store carbon dioxide underground. East Texas residents fear safety risks, and skeptics doubt the climate benefits.

After nearly three years, AG Ken Paxton drops fight to shut down El Paso migrant shelter network

Paxon sought to revoke Annunciation House’s nonprofit status, alleging that it was illegally smuggling in and harboring migrants.

Report: Luxury hotels, air travel among U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden’s “extravagant spending”

The Office of Congressional Conduct also found that the Terrel Republican had discrepancies between his campaign account expenses and official election filings.

Battered and bruised by the election, Texas Republicans reckon with a blue Texas

Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party.

TribCast: How the chair of Texas Democrats wants his party to govern

Kendall Scudder explains how Democrats flipped Texas in one election cycle — and how they’re hoping to hold onto those victories