Years After a Judge Ordered Fixes, Texas’ Child Welfare System Continues to Expose Children...
On an April morning just two months shy of his fourth birthday, A.B., a toddler, was found unresponsive on the floor of his foster...
The Voucher Math Doesn’t Add Up for Poor Texas Families
As the debate over Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher program continues, a close look at the math shows it won’t do much good for...
Alleged backroom deal brings division in Texas GOP to light
In public, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen has always put the interests of incumbents before new challengers. But if a recent report from Michael...
Texas 2021 Redistricting Likely to be Pushed to Special Session
The Trump administration is requesting completion of the 2020 census be delayed until October, with redistricting information then not scheduled for delivery until July...
A Lot on the Line as Both Parties Seek to Flip the Texas House
With numerous tough battles in races up and down the ballot, among the highest stakes for both Democrats and Republicans is winning a majority...
How Poncho Nevárez made a domestic violence bill radioactive
State Rep. Poncho Nevárez’s (D-Eagle Pass) legacy is marred by more than just a drug scandal.
In recent years, instances of domestic violence cases have...
Will Texas Residents Be Able To Legally Bet On The Super Bowl Next Year?
While Sunday set a record $16 billion for Super Bowl wagering, Texas bettors sat on the sidelines — or traveled to nearby states to...
Texas’ most vulnerable children remain at risk following weak legislation
While the 86th Texas Legislature focused on public education and school finance, Texas’ most vulnerable children remain at risk.
The Attorney General of Texas Ken...
Hundreds Of Educators Use Spring Break To Advocate For Public Schools In Texas
This week, 175 educators from across Texas traveled to the state capital, using their spring break to push lawmakers for increased school funding and...
Virus Shakes Texas’ Cotton Industry
A promising 2020 for the Texas cotton industry has quickly gone sideways due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the short term, the going will be...










