Professor Thomas Alter, who was fired by Texas State University for remarks he made at a virtual conference put on by a socialist group, speaks on Sept. 25, 2025, at a downtown San Marcos rally calling for his reinstatement.

Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over ‘inciting violence’

A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been ‘terminated, effective immediately’ after a university review.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for ‘inciting violence’

Thomas Alter, who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference, won’t be allowed to teach but will be reinstated with pay, the university said.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

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‘Bathroom bill’ advances in Texas House days after tensions flared at hearing

Senate Bill 8, which now heads to the House floor, would restrict which bathrooms in government buildings transgender people would be allowed to use.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune August 26, 2025August 29, 2025

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Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event

The Texas attorney general said U.S. Masters Swimming violated the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by allowing trans athletes to compete in women’s events.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2025July 21, 2025

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Appeals court orders release of Uvalde school shooting records

Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2025August 12, 2025

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Judge places temporary block on rule requiring urban DAs to hand over case data to AG Ken Paxton

Over half of the district attorneys affected by the rule filed lawsuits challenging it, saying it violates state and federal law.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2025June 26, 2025

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Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2025June 30, 2025

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Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2025June 29, 2025

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Five district attorneys sue Ken Paxton to block new rule requiring them to hand over case records

The DAs say in two lawsuits that a new rule requiring counties to hand over almost all documents the attorney general’s office requests violates state and federal law.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 18, 2025June 26, 2025

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Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts

The Texas Lottery Commission did not immediately clarify why Ryan Mindell chose to resign, as lawmakers have discussed abolishing the lottery outright.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune April 22, 2025April 24, 2025

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More than 200 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities

The UT System said Monday that 176 students at its 14 institutions have been affected but did not provide a breakdown by school. Students at other universities have also been impacted.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2025May 10, 2025

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Texas House majority signs on to bill restricting use of public-building bathrooms by trans people

House Bill 239, which echoes a bathroom bill that failed in 2017, includes new provisions for shelters and prisons.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2025March 14, 2025

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U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidence

Ruben Gutierrez wants to be able to sue prosecutors to compel them to test evidence that he says will prove he did not kill a Brownsville woman in 1998.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 25, 2025March 18, 2025

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Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutiny

Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 24, 2025February 27, 2025

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County judge approves election to decide whether SpaceX launch site will become a city

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2025April 22, 2025

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Texas’ social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisions

The new injunction prohibits advertising and age verification restrictions in the SCOPE Act, which aims to make social media safer for teenagers.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 7, 2025February 12, 2025

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Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune January 24, 2025March 9, 2025

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Ken Paxton files second lawsuit against TikTok for exposing minors to explicit content

The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune January 10, 2025January 14, 2025