The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her publicly, suggesting that her views aren’t compatible with the history of the Texas shrine. Kate Rogers said in a statement Friday that she had resigned the day before, after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wrote a letter to the…
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, Texas continues to be the largest state in the nation to ban nearly all abortions. But policy changes have clarified exceptions allowing abortions…
A federal district court in Texas temporarily blocked a new state law on Wednesday that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery issued a preliminary injunction in Rabbi Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District, ruling that Texas Senate Bill 10, set to…
Texas Republicans on Monday aimed to resume pushing through redrawn U.S. House district maps that would carve out a bigger GOP advantage in the 2026 midterm elections after state Democrats indicated they were ready to end a two-week walkout. The redrawing began in Texas but has been stalled since dozens of Democrats, who are the…
This fall, a new state law will go into effect in public schools. It requires districts to ban students from using their cell phones during the school day. Supporters say it’s a step towards cutting down classroom distractions but some parents are concerned about not being able to reach their kids. A big question in…
New Texas law bans student cellphones in public school Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day. DALLAS – Students in Texas will…
AUSTIN — Elon Musk’s “company town” in coastal South Texas will have the power to shut down beaches and highways for SpaceX rocket launches under a new bill passed by state lawmakers. The proposal was among a few legislative wins for Musk and a newly formed city, Starbase, led by current and former employees of…
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate gave initial passage to a bill Wednesday that would ban residents of and organizations based in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning property in Texas. The bill’s passage comes as many Asian community groups have decried the proposal from Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, as discriminatory. The bill now…
The Texas Senate passed two bills March 12 that would regulate the use of certain food additives, such as synthetic dyes and preservatives, in public schools and stores. Senators said the proposed restrictions would help mitigate rising rates of chronic disease in Texas and across the nation. “We are taking action for our children, our…
After saying they couldn’t do anything to stop courier services from operating in the state, the Texas Lottery now says that online gaming services aren’t allowed under state law and will move forward with new rules to prohibit them. Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell issued a statement Monday saying a new policy prohibiting…