Glenn Hamer, former president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, speaks at a bill-signing ceremony at the Capitol in Austin on May 14, 2025. Hamer resigned from his post Tuesday.

Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations

An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.

Texan National Guard members place barbed wire on the banks of the Rio Grande.

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Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to ‘safeguard’ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Robert Roberson at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Polunsky Unit in Livingston on Dec. 19, 2023. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a new execution date for Roberson.

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Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson

Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 16 after being convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Robert Roberson listens as his lawyers plead his case on July 16, 2025. A new execution date of Oct. 16, 2025 was set by presiding Judge Austin Jackson of Smith County at the Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas.

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Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution

Roberson, convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, will continue to push for a new trial. He has maintained his innocence.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Hemp plants are seen at Caprock Family Farms, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Lubbock.

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Texas lawmakers working on last-minute deal to tighten restrictions on THC products

The negotiations were an unexpected twist after the main legislative proposal — an outright ban on THC products — sat dormant for weeks.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune August 23, 2025August 29, 2025

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Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems’ walkout

Paxton sued O’Rourke and his political group, Powered by People, last week, arguing that the group was deceptively fundraising for and illegally supporting Texas Democrats’ walkout.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune August 12, 2025August 20, 2025

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Attorney General Ken Paxton requests new execution date for Robert Roberson

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2025June 24, 2025

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Proposal to automatically deny bail to some previously accused of felonies falls in Texas House

Democrats declined to support Senate Joint Resolution 87, which sprinted through the Senate and needed 100 votes to clear the lower chamber.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2025May 29, 2025

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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the governor. It was passed with bipartisan supermajorities.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2025July 14, 2025

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Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2025April 6, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott showing no rush to replace late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

Republicans hold a tiny majority in the House, creating an incentive for Abbott to hold off on calling an election for Turner’s seat, which would likely be filled by a Democrat.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune March 26, 2025March 29, 2025

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Rep. Keith Self cuts short committee hearing after colleague objects to him misgendering trans member

On social media, Self later wrote ‘it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.’

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2025April 13, 2025

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Texas regulators shelve an electricity market reform proposal they say does too little to shore up grid

The Public Utility Commission found that the performance credit mechanism, a financial tool the Legislature capped at $1 billion, would only marginally improve reliability of the state power grid.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 29, 2024April 13, 2025

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Texas House panel may never hear Robert Roberson’s testimony after new legal move

Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to delay legal proceedings until Jan. 13 — the day before the committee disbands — even as lawmakers vowed to continue fighting to hear from Roberson.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 21, 2024July 15, 2025

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Texas House panel subpoenas death row inmate Robert Roberson a second time

The new subpoena comes after lawmakers say Ken Paxton’s office stalled a previous effort to get Roberson’s legislative testimony about his conviction in ‘shaken baby’ case.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 17, 2024July 15, 2025

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Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2024January 7, 2025

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court said it wants a lower court to resolve a separation-of-powers issue raised by a group of Texas lawmakers who subpoenaed the death row inmate the night before he was set to be put to death.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 18, 2024December 7, 2024

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House panel issues ‘unprecedented subpoena’ in last-ditch effort to halt Texas execution of Robert Roberson

The committee’s move came after Roberson’s bid for clemency was denied Wednesday, putting his execution on track for Thursday.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 17, 2024July 15, 2025

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Robert Roberson loses one of his final appeals to stop Texas execution

The state’s highest criminal court’s refusal to stay the Oct. 17 execution leaves the Palestine man with few options amid widespread support for clemency.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 11, 2024December 7, 2024