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What Is Your Legislator Up To? Here’s a Peek at What They Do Out...

The Texas Legislature, comprised of 150 House members and 31 Senate members, convenes every two years. So what are legislators up to when they...

Abbott Offers Clemency for Some Human Trafficking Survivors, but Not for All of Them

Photo by Dominic Robinson Gov. Greg Abbott has established a customized clemency application for minors who have been victims of human trafficking. They can...

Speaking statistically, this GOP donor wants to convince you that money buys justice in...

Salem Abraham in his office on Dec. 19, 2019. David Bowser for The Texas Tribune. CANADIAN — To tell Salem Abraham his mathematical insights...

Some Presidential Hopefuls Are Visiting Texas Before Super Tuesday

Get your boots on, Texas, it’s almost Super Tuesday! The 2020 primary elections in Texas are on March 3. The following presidential hopefuls will...

Texas Tech Is on the Rise—And We’re Not Talking About the University

Illustration by Mariana G. This piece has been updated as of February 24, 2020. Austin, Texas is at the top of the list for the second...

Where is Texas When It Comes to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave?

Pregnancy or adoption can be both wonderful and stressful for parents-to-be, and the length of paid parental leave can make a big difference. The Pregnancy...

Should Texas Taxes From Online Sales Go to Where the Buyer Is or Where...

When a Dallas resident purchases a Dell computer online, in addition to the selling price, they pay for the sales tax associated with it....

TexasAIM: How Does it Help Maternal Health?

Maternal mortality may not be something you’d think of as a crisis in 2020, but it is in Texas. Women are dying. Texas is...

Get to Know the New Generation of Texas Candidates

Illustration by Mariana G. Generational division has long been an issue in American politics. However, more recently, Texas has seen a demographic shift in the...

Beware of GOP Mailers Disguised As Census Forms

Texas Republicans have a history of sending out fundraising mailers disguised as legal documents in hopes of duping the unwary out of their cash,...
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