Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune
Bohac not seeking reelection
State Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) announced he won’t be seeking another term. In 2018, Bohac won reelection by less than 50 votes.
The nine-term incumbent’s...
Annie’s List endorses in HD 28 and HD 100
Eliz Markowitz and Lorraine Birabil each received an endorsement from the pro-choice group Annie’s List. Markowitz is a candidate for Texas House District 28...
Houston ISD appealing Wheatley's failing grade
Houston ISD is appealing Wheatley High School’s failing grade. Texas’ largest school district announced the appeal on Sept. 13.
The district’s decision to appeal Wheatley’s...
Austin ISD considers closing 12 campuses
The Austin Independent School District will begin a series of meetings on Monday, Sept. 23, to discuss the proposed closure and consolidation of 12...
Harlandale ISD threatens civil rights lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency
The Harlandale ISD board of trustees is considering a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency as a way to fight a...
Texas cities creating affordable housing
For years Texas has struggled to fill its affordable housing gap. Despite pressure from community groups and housing advocates, the Texas Legislature has repeatedly...
HISD avoids recapture for the first time in three years
Houston ISD was able to avoid a recapture payment for the first time in three years. Texas’ largest school district was paying about $300...
Cesar Blanco to run for Jose Rodriguez’s seat
Texas’ tradition of political musical chairs continues with state Rep. Cesar Blanco (D-El Paso) announcing his candidacy on Monday, Sept. 16, for the seat...
Royce West made millions off government contracts
State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) has had a very lucrative career working for governmental agencies. Over the last 12 months, West made $1 million...
Texas dead last in health coverage, again
About 19 percent of Texas' under-65 population is uninsured and 32 percent of the state's 19-34 year-olds lack health insurance
