Monthly Archives: October 2019
Texas launches major I-35 construction projects in Dallas, San Antonio
Shelby Knowles for The Texas Tribune
Because Texas’ infrastructure is still suffering from growing pains, construction cranes are once again on the horizon...
Intro to the 2020 Census
Once every 10 years, the United States conducts a national headcount of the population known as the census.
Required by law, the census is mandated...
Trump and Beto square off in Texas again
Rachel Zein and Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune
President Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke will hold dueling rallies in Dallas on...
Texas slow to suspend abusive caretakers
People with intellectual disabilities in Texas could have to remain under the supervision of a caretaker found to be abusive, negligent, or exploitative.
There is...
How a bond election changed Texas’ early voting laws
The phrase “elections have consequences” has become a cliche, a political version of “it is what it is.”
However, it’s doubtful that suburban Houston and...
Secret recording reveals Speaker Bonnen hates local government
Conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan released his long-rumored secret recording of a meeting with Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and former House GOP Chairman...
GOP "Texodus" in the State House
In recent months, news of retirements by six Republican members of the Texas congressional delegation has led some opponents to declare a GOP “Texodus.” The same is starting to happen at the state level with Republicans in the Texas House.
Texas’ cost of unexpanded Medicaid
For years Gov. Greg Abbott has asserted that expanding Medicaid would leave Texas on the hook if the federal government stops paying its share....
Texas schools get an ‘F’ for lead levels in drinking water
Some Texas schools have toxic drinking water. The Texas Public Interest Research Group and Environment Texas Research and Policy Center recently issued a joint...
Texas cities and residents struggle with income inequality
After 14 straight quarters of positive economic growth and an unemployment rate hovering around four percent, income inequality continues to grow in Texas thanks...
