After Democratic sweep, Texas looms as “big kahuna” in the 2028 presidential race
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look.
Texas Tech regents may cut some classes on race, gender as options for graduation requirements
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
The Lubbock university’s student senate approved surveying students to gauge the impact of restrictions on what’s taught.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17522064/texas-tech-class-offerings-student-survey
Texas’ new Democratic leaders turn to Republicans to steer transitions, vowing bipartisan governance
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin and Senfronia Thompson tapped Republican politicians who clashed with Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to help guide them into office in January.
Bill filed to give every Texas household $1,500, a Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaign promise
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:59:27 +0000
The money would come from the state’s rainy day fund and be distributed by the end of next year.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521906/texas-1500-check-gina-hinojosa-bill
Texas’ oil and gas commission to reinstate public comment after suspending it a few months ago
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:26:43 +0000
The public participation policy will be restored at the December meeting, railroad commissioners confirmed. 
SpaceX to build $24 billion data center in South Texas, sidestepping moratorium
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:55:46 +0000
The city of Starbase has scheduled a public hearing on a possible tax abatement agreement for the data center and power plant project.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521809/texas-spacex-data-center-power-plant
Texas appeals order requiring prison air conditioning, saying it puts operations at risk
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
TDCJ, which estimates climate control will cost $1.5 billion, said the federal judge’s order imposes “chaos and confusion” on the country’s largest prison system.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17494462/texas-prison-air-conditioning-lawsuit-appeal
Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin taps bipartisan transition team as she prepares to lead a GOP-majority Senate
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:46:26 +0000
A week after unseating GOP incumbent Dan Patrick, the Austin Democrat announced a team that included Patrick’s former rivals on both sides of the aisle, along with several registered lobbyists.
After Democratic wins, Texas could more closely review deaths related to the abortion ban
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:45:58 +0000
The state’s maternal mortality committee could provide one of the few windows into the impact of the state’s abortion ban.
Ken Paxton drops lawsuit seeking to shut down immigration aid group FIEL Houston
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:31:08 +0000
The Texas attorney general also ended his effort to dissolve Annunciation House, another immigrant-serving nonprofit, as he prepares to leave office in January. 
James Sullivan, recently defeated Texas Supreme Court justice, nominated to federal bench by Trump
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:24:16 +0000
The Republican jurist lost his seat on Texas’ highest civil court in last week’s Democratic wipeout.
As Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Texas now issues permits for companies to store carbon dioxide underground. East Texas residents fear safety risks, and skeptics doubt the climate benefits. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521461/carbon-storage-exxon-safety-climate-change-texas
After nearly three years, AG Ken Paxton drops fight to shut down El Paso migrant shelter network
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:33:56 +0000
Paxon sought to revoke Annunciation House’s nonprofit status, alleging that it was illegally smuggling in and harboring migrants. 
Report: Luxury hotels, air travel among U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden’s “extravagant spending”
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:14:40 +0000
The Office of Congressional Conduct also found that the Terrel Republican had discrepancies between his campaign account expenses and official election filings. 
Battered and bruised by the election, Republican voters reckon with a blue Texas
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:58:38 +0000
Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521232/texas-republicans-2026-election-reaction
TribCast: How the chair of Texas Democrats wants his party to govern
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:13:36 +0000
Kendall Scudder explains how Democrats flipped Texas in one election cycle — and how they’re hoping to hold onto those victories
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521200/tribcast-democrats-kendall-scudder
Democrats chart ambitious course as bill filing begins for a divided Texas Legislature
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Proposals for the 2027 session include legalizing marijuana and abortion, limiting data centers and expanding Medicaid. Republicans look to end property taxes and government lobbyists.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17518300/texas-legislature-90th-session-bill-filing-begins
After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:23:03 +0000
Austin ISD officials question the state’s demands for library records and staff interviews as incoming Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt plans changes.
Trump’s Big Bend border wall construction can resume after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:51:35 +0000
In an 8-1 unsigned opinion, the justices overturned an El Paso federal judge’s order to halt construction, while the Trump administration seeks further Supreme Court review.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17521095/big-bend-border-wall-construction-supreme-court
Democrat Jon Rosenthal joins GOP-led Texas Railroad Commission with ideas, but faces an uphill fight
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
The oil field engineer’s technical expertise and perspective will give him influence in other ways, industry experts said.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17518298/jon-rosenthal-texas-railroad-commission-oil-gas