Texas Ethics Commission will require influencers to disclose when they’re paid for advertisement
The action comes after The Texas Tribune reported that influencers were being paid to defend impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story
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The action comes after The Texas Tribune reported that influencers were being paid to defend impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story
Migrants in Mexico said they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave bruises and disperse a chemical irritant. The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people. Full Story
We’ll discuss their priorities for the 2025 legislative session and what it all means for Dallas residents. Full Story
Texas argues that Annunciation House is breaking state law by harboring undocumented immigrants, something the shelter's lawyers called "utter nonsense." Full Story
While primary care is experiencing its own workforce shortage, the profession is shouldering more mental health screenings to help bridge the behavioral health provider gap. Full Story
One of the most influential evangelical figures of the last half-century, Pressler died about six months after he settled a high-profile lawsuit with a former member of his youth group. Full Story
Amid a fight over an “abortion travel ban,” women health care experts say more attention is needed to the plight of pregnant Texans in the Panhandle where there are few hospitals and OBGYNs. Full Story
The request comes as state and local officials undermined ballot secrecy in their bids for election transparency. Full Story
Much of the House battlefield is centered in districts with struggling schools, where Democrats hope public education will resonate at the ballot box. Full Story
A local volunteer died by suicide ahead of the center’s grand opening, reminding the West Texas community why such spaces are important. Full Story
More than 80% of the state’s registered voters can cast their ballot anywhere in the county on election day. Scrapping that option could lead to disenfranchisement, experts say. Full Story
The Texas Legislature created the court last year, with proponents saying it would increase efficiency and opponents arguing that it was an effort by Republicans to circumvent Democrat-dominated courts. Full Story
The censured members said they had been punished for campaigning against “liberal incumbents” alongside statewide elected officials like Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story
The three big names are joining a stellar lineup of newsmakers Sept. 5-7 at Texas’ breakout politics and policy event. Full Story
The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November. Full Story
Affected Texans who receive Medicaid coverage would be shifted to new insurers next year if the state health and human services agency sticks to its plan. It’s now up to the executive commissioner to make a final decision. Full Story
The emergency guidance from the secretary of state comes after Votebeat and The Texas Tribune confirmed the choices some voters make can later be identified through legally available records. Full Story
The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races. Full Story
Laura McReavy Hearnsberger also joined the Tribune’s product team as our new data analyst. Full Story
Thousands of people are discharged from Texas mental health hospitals yearly, and so-called step-down programs like clubhouses can help them integrate back into the community. Full Story