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How many arrests has DPS made since it began its partnership with Austin Police?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety upped patrols in Austin on March 30…
Will ‘educational freedom’ handcuff Texas’ public schools?
SB 8 would provide thousands of taxpayer dollars for families to change schools. Critics wonder where…
Clarence Brandley: Unjustly Convicted, Overdue for Justice
On October 16, 2018, Ozell Brandley walked into the downtown Houston office of Mike DeGeurin, a…
Where did Texas’ record budget surplus come from?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — You’ve heard us talk about the state’s record budget surplus of $32.7 billion.…
Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) Program
The BOOT Program is Texas’ first competitive broadband funding program aimed at funding infrastructure projects focused…
Caught In The Crossfire — ESG-Minded Insurers Are The Latest Texas GOP Target
The Texas Senate will soon introduce a new bill designed to penalize insurers whose environmental, social,…
Are Texas GOP Leaders targeting Harris County and Houston
Lots of varied opinions on this one – Are GOP leaders in Austin targeting Houston and…
State leaders vow to exclude renewable energy from any revived econom…
In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local…
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Prosper is a fast growing community in North Texas, with opportunities available for vendors looking to…
Texas Oil and Gas Producers Want Their Tax Break Back
An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature. With the…
HB 2855 Introduced
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in…
As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions
Readers of the Texas Lege [Simplified] newsletter were asked what’s on their minds as the… Readers…
Texas has a warning for its pension funds: Sever ties with BlackRock
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against ESG investing, telling state money managers…
Texas Has A Warning For Its Pensions: Sever Ties With BlackRock
Texas is at the forefront of a national movement in GOP-led states to banish what’s known…
Big Tech’s California Tax Deals Pit Have-Not Cities Versus Haves
Exit Highway 99 at Mountain View Avenue in California’s Central Valley and drive east past the…
Texas Warns Pensions to Cut BlackRock Ties in ESG Crackdown
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against so-called sustainable investing, telling state money…
HB 2691 Introduced
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons…
HB 2530 Introduced
Relating to state savings achieved through a budget savings program administered by the comptroller of public…
Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions
Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…
Author goes from job in Texas state government to literary career
Now a prize-winning author, Ramona Reeves used to wake at 5 a.m. to write. Before quitting…
‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
The table is set for a second wave of legislation taking aim at ESG in the…
Texas Matters: Abbott Pushes for School Vouchers
Could this be the legislative session that passes school vouchers? And what does that mean for…
Want to get access to public information in Fort Worth ISD? You might have to pay
The district charged almost $15,000 in a year of open records requests. Jennifer Crossland is trying…
Want to get access to public information in Fort Worth ISD? You might have to pay.
Fact-based local journalism that helps Fort Worth and Tarrant County residents make smart decisions about their…
Texas lawmaker, prison advocates push for solitary confinement reform
After four weeks, 18 men remain on a hunger strike to protest solitary confinement in Texas…
Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature
Republicans are wrestling over how much of the state’s nearly $33 billion budget surplus to spend…
T-Squared: One month in, here’s how it’s going
I’ve spent my first month as Texas Tribune CEO getting to know the Tribune and its…
Federal Government to Pay for Better Internet in Texas
The state will receive $363 million in federal grants to increase access to affordable, reliable high-speed…
HB 1763 Introduced
Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed…
5 ways to avoid being ripped off by a contractor
Earlier this month we introduced you to a Canyon Lake property owner who was out nearly…
Fiscal Notes: Fentanyl Flowing into Texas
News Releases January 26, 2023 (AUSTIN) — In response to the number of opioid-related drug deaths stemming…
Will teachers get a $15K salary boost? Dems urge across-the-board raises as debate begins
House Democrats filed a bill that would provide Texas teachers with a $15,000, across-the-board pay raise.…
Wes Moore makes history as Maryland’s first Black governor
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore made history Wednesday, officially assuming office as Maryland’s first Black chief executive…
Texas jobless rate drops below 4% for first time since pandemic shutdowns
The state has set a record for the number of employed people for 14 consecutive months,…
Texas Legislature’s state budget proposals leave more than $50 billion in state funds up for grabs
The preliminary budgets by House and Senate call for $130.1 billion in state spending over two…
Environmentalists push for tougher oil and gas restrictions to protect rare whale in Gulf of Mexico
Environmental scientists say Rice's whale, discovered in 2021, faces extinction unless the federal government sets tougher…
As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Mayors from the state's most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and…
2023 Texas legislative session: What to expect on first day
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas legislature convenes every other year for 140 days, so lawmakers are…
Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth
It's far more money than legislators have ever had at their disposal, with an increase in…
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
Here's a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and…
Texas expects record revenue, $33 billion budget surplus for next two years
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas is entering the 2023 legislative session with a record-setting $32.7 billion budget…
State of Texas: Migrant policy change precedes Biden border visit
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – President Joe Biden announced plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border for the first…
Gun control and the power grid are among leading issues in the 2023 Texas Legislative session
There’s just over a week left before the start of the 2023 Texas Legislative session. Property…
Texas representative files bills to regulate corporate homebuyers
Rep. Gina Hinojosa filed two bills she says would help “level the playing field” for Texans…
Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year
The court said it is up to the Legislature to make the call on what to…
Unions Fight to Make Good Jobs Out of Texas’ Solar Boom
This story originally appeared in The American Prospect. Gary Bylander has spent the last four years…
State office may not challenge broadband maps, risking hundreds of millions of federal funds for Texas
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
What happens when you call 911? KSAT Explains
Three numbers you hope to never need: 911. However, at that moment when you do, you’re…
Companies say they’re being denied Texas tax breaks as a state agency is overwhelmed with applications
Hundreds of businesses have sought tax savings from the state before the Chapter 313 program expires.…
With billions for broadband on the line, Texas asks federal government for more time to improve access maps
Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge…
Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism
For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. You…
Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism
LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate…
Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains…
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes.…
Herschel Walker, running for U.S. Senate in Georgia, still gets tax break on $3 million Texas residence
Under Texas law, homeowners can claim a homestead exemption only on their primary residence. The GOP…
Herschel Walker, running for US Senate in Georgia, still gets tax break on $3M Texas residence
Under Texas law, homeowners can claim a homestead exemption only on their primary residence. The GOP…
A bill to abolish the ‘pink tax’ in Texas is filed for a fourth time
State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) has been introducing a bipartisan bill to lift taxes on menstrual…
Your cheat sheet on the nation’s 9 governors-in-waiting
The newcomers will join a group of governors who are seeing their power and prominence expand.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session
Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January.…
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session
Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January.…
Teachers say they need respect, time and money to stay in the classroom
This is the third story in a three-part series on the teacher shortage. Read part one…
Texas GOP continues statewide election sweep as Abbott, Patrick and Paxton win reelection
Gov. Greg Abbott won his third term as Texas governor Tuesday night after besting El Paso…
Red, purple, then back to red: How shifting Tarrant County voted this time around
Beto O’Rourke won Tarrant County in 2018, and Joe Biden won in 2020. It was a…
Interactive map: County-by-county election results for key 2022 Texas races
Here’s the breakdown for Texas governor, attorney general, lieutenant governor and other key elections. TEXAS, USA…
What happened and who won in the midterm elections in Texas, San Antonio area
Local Races that Matter Tuesday’s midterm election results amounted to few surprises in Texas and Bexar…
Texas Election Results: Dan Patrick is projected to beat Mike Collier in Lieutenant Governor race
Republican incumbent Patrick will serve a third term after defeating Democratic challenger Collier, who had been…
Dan Patrick secures third term as lieutenant governor, beating Mike Collier
Patrick will get another four years leading the Texas Senate, one of the state's most powerful…
Texas Lieutenant Governor election results, Dan Patrick vs. Mike Collier, for Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
8:14 p.m. UPDATE: After early voting results were released Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has an…
Texas Election Results: Latest vote totals in the biggest races across the state
Get the latest Texas Election results here, as soon as they are reported across the state.…
It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to vote in Texas.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Here's what's on the…
Voting Guide: Here’s everything you should know about the Nov. 8 election in North Texas
Statewide Full election list U.S. Legislature Full Election…
Don’t jump to conclusions as Tuesday election night results come in
If you're keeping a close eye on the results Tuesday night, you should follow one overarching…
Election results: How Texas voted in the November 2022 midterms
Follow The Texas Tribune's coverage of midterm election results for governor, attorney general, U.S. House and…
Mike Collier Wants Texans to Give Up Red Meat
In 2018, Texas’ ultraconservative Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick barely bothered to run for reelection. His campaign…
Disaster Dollars: Abbott’s Big New Donor Got Half-Billion in COVID, Border Contracts
Few have benefited more from Governor Greg Abbott’s never-ending disaster declarations than Matthew Michelsen, a longtime…
Uvalde lawmaker will propose $300 million compensation fund for Robb Elementary victims
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez on Wednesday said he will file legislation during the next Texas legislative…
Key races in San Antonio, Bexar County for 2022 midterm elections
Get more election news and key dates on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page With early voting getting…
The men exonerated in the Malcolm X killing will receive $36 million
NEW YORK — The city of New York is settling lawsuits filed on behalf of two…
Where, when and how to vote in November election in San Antonio
WHENEarly voting: Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will…
Greg Abbott widens lead over Beto O’Rourke with likely voters in latest UT poll
The 11-point margin is one of the wider advantages Abbott has registered among likely voters in…
Greg Abbott widens lead over Beto O’Rourke with likely voters in latest UT poll
The 11-point margin is one of the wider advantages Abbott has registered among likely voters in…
Lina Hidalgo, a rising Democratic star, faces a tough reelection race to lead Harris County
The Houston region's high number of homicides, the state's new abortion ban and a flood of…
“An inverse tsunami”: How inflation and drought are making it harder to feed West Texans in need
Food banks across Texas are now struggling to keep up with growing demand even more than…
Naririto ang mga paraan upang makaboto na eleksyon ng midterms sa estado ng Texas sa Nobyembre 8
Ang takdang-petsa upang magparehistro ay sa Oktubre 11. Ang huling araw upang mag-apply na bumoto by…
Naririto ang mga paraan upang makaboto na eleksyon ng midterms sa estado ng Texas sa Nobyembre 8
Ang takdang-petsa upang magparehistro ay sa Oktubre 11. Ang huling araw upang mag-apply na bumoto by…
No, Texas is not revoking people’s voter registration without telling them
The claim comes from a court ruling on the state’s process for flagging noncitizen voters. The…
? FULL BALLOT: November 8 General, Special, Charter and Bond Election
Get more election news, key dates on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. Voters in Bexar County will…
Money for Nothing and Your Chips for Free
Like a designer outlet store holding a liquidation sale for all its merchandise, the Texas Comptroller’s…
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a…
New joint WFAA/Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation poll shows Texas Republicans leading every statewide race
Part 1 of the “Texas Decides” poll also shows that a vast majority of voters have…
Texas Gov. Abbott directs state agencies to ramp up anti-fentanyl efforts
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants state agencies to do more to address the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Paup To Environmental Flows Advisory Group
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group for a term…
Democrat Mike Collier embraces his GOP past as he tries to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
In his second attempt to oust the incumbent, Collier is actively courting Republican voters who are…
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ Nov. 8 midterm elections
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 11. The last day to apply to vote…
Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that “boycott” fossil fuels
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar singled out financial firms under a 2021 state law that prohibits most…
“It’s a living hell”: Scorching heat in Texas prisons revives air-conditioning debate
Texas heat has killed prisoners and cost the state millions in wrongful death and civil rights…
Texas officials accuse Harris County of slashing constables’ budgets — but they’re actually going up
Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the state could block the approval of Harris County's budget because it's…
Governor Abbott Condemns Harris County Plan To Defund Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today denounced Harris County attempts to reduce funding available to two Harris County…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Outstanding Women In Texas Government 2022 Honorees
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients for 2022 announced…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees Governor…
The Lege This Week: Texas Lawmakers Tackle the Budget
The Lege This Week: Texas Lawmakers Tackle the Budget Welcome to the 87th Legislative Session.…
Texas House and Senate propose similar spending amounts in preliminary budgets
Texas House and Senate propose similar spending amounts in preliminary budgets The two chambers have…
Texas schools are wary of losing funding gains lawmakers provided in 2019
Texas schools are wary of losing funding gains lawmakers provided in 2019 Student Kaison Hockenbarger…
How the Legislature Might Address the Less-Than-Dire Budget Shortfall
How the Legislature Might Address the Less-Than-Dire Budget Shortfall After the collapse of oil prices…
Recession cuts how much lawmakers can spend with the next state budget, but decrease isn’t as bad as feared
Recession cuts how much lawmakers can spend with the next state budget, but decrease isn’t as…