Wear Blue Day
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11.
Texas Hires two Companies to run STAAR
Contracts totaling $388 million have been awarded to Cambium Assessment and Pearson, a longtime player in testing Texas public school students.
Ken Paxton Hired Outside Counsel for Google Lawsuit
Texas could pay the outside lawyers tens of millions for their work on the case.
Texas Students may Take STAAR Online by 2022
The report comes on the heels of Texas signing two, four-year contracts totaling $388 million with companies to develop and administer the standardized tests.
Planned Parenthood can no Longer Accept Medicaid
The extension comes after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Texas officials.
Cornyn Says he Won't Object to Certification
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced Tuesday that he isn't planning to object to the certification of the Electoral College vote in Congress.
Medical Marijuana Program
There are 3,519 Texans registered with the state to use medical marijuana, though advocates say 2 million people are eligible based on current law.
Second-Trimester Abortions Increased to 61%
In April, the number of abortions performed in Texas dropped 38% compared to the previous year.
Several States Will Send in 2 Sets of Electoral Votes
Joining several other U.S. senators, Cruz is calling for an emergency audit of election results in “disputed states.”
Winter Storm Leads to Humanitarian Rescues in Big Bend Sector
The accumulation of snow, high winds and below freezing temperatures have restricted the ability of stations within Big Bend Sector.
Texas Still Blocked From Houston’s School District
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board.
Ken Paxton Sues After Austin Bans on-site Dining for New Year’s Weekend
AG Paxton filed a petition for temporary injunction and a temporary restraining order in Travis County District Court targeting orders made by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
Texas' Move to Control Coal Ash Pollution
Texas is close to finalizing a years-long effort to wrangle control of coal ash pollution from the EPA.
AG Paxton Sues City of Austin for Imposing Unlawful Shutdown Orders
The city and county orders violate Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-32.
Texans With Disabilities Worry Changes Could Shut Them Out
COVID-19 rules and accommodations are still uncertain in the Capitol, though many people with disabilities don't plan to give testimony in person because of fears of exposure.
Redistricting Process Will Impact Texas Politics
A legal and political fight is sure to commence over who is empowered and whose voice is diluted.
Year in Review: The COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Texas Tribune - Selected columns from 2020 on the coronavirus.
Balancing Texas' Budget
Lawmakers could face a multibillion-dollar budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying recession. That will only compound the difficulties of balancing the budget.
Texas Stops Fraudulent "Amazon Store"
The order accuses Christopher Koozekanani of illegally marketing “secured” partnership interests issued by Prime Liquidators.
"Get Parenting Tips" from DFPS
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is offering a new website filled with free tips and expert advice to help parents navigate the many challenges of child rearing – from pregnancy through the teen years.