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

People who order abortion pills such as Misoprostol online for pregnant people can now be sued in Texas.

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Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills

The legislative proposals would allow people to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion pills.

by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune August 23, 2025August 29, 2025

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Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public

Senate Bill 15’s supporters say police shouldn’t be publicly maligned for allegations that aren’t proven. Critics say the bill disincentivizes agencies from properly investigating complaints.

by Alex Nguyen, Hayden Betts and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 22, 2025August 29, 2025

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In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

Here’s where the proposed laws to address camp safety, flood warnings and emergency response stand in the Legislature.

by Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a purported champion of religious liberty, just can't stand it when people don't believe what he does.

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Assclown Alert: Throwing unconstitutional tantrums in Jesus’ name with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Patrick threatened to throw people out of the Texas Senate chamber for not standing during prayer — something the U.S. Constitution says he can’t do.

by Sanford Nowlin August 22, 2025August 26, 2025

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El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group

The order bars Paxton from prosecuting O’Rourke’s nonprofit or otherwise bringing legal action aimed at revoking Powered by People’s charter.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune August 20, 2025August 25, 2025

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State Rep. Ray Lopez, a San Antonio Democrat, won’t run for office again in 2026

The 75-year-old lawmaker represents a solidly blue district that includes parts of West and Northwest San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin August 18, 2025August 26, 2025

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Texas GOP says flood relief is priority. Here’s the climate policy they won’t pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate-resilience and disaster-response measures.

by Candice Bernd, The Texas Tribune August 16, 2025August 29, 2025

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Texas lawmakers push ‘massive secrecy grab’ to shield police files

As public attention has shifted away from policing reform, legislators attempt to shove information into the dark.

by Michelle Pitcher, The Texas Tribune August 16, 2025August 29, 2025

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Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version

Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ban the natural plant too.

by Stephen Simpson with data reporting by Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune August 15, 2025September 1, 2025

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Texas Democrats say they’ll return to Austin once California unveils its redrawn congressional map

Democrat-controlled California is expected to make its map public on Friday.

by Sanford Nowlin August 14, 2025August 18, 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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New Uvalde records: District leaders didn’t reach out to some surviving teachers, knew about broken locks

The records also shed light on previous concerns about shooters’ classroom behavior. The release follows a yearslong lawsuit from news agencies.

by Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Alex Nguyen and Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribue August 12, 2025August 29, 2025

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San Antonio Texas House Rep. Josey Garcia claims plainclothes agents intimidating her family

Garcia claims the agents showed up at her house while she’s out of state breaking quorum.

by Stephanie Koithan August 11, 2025August 21, 2025

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Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune August 8, 2025August 13, 2025

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Texas Republicans lob racist insults at Rep. Gene Wu as he leads Democrats’ walkout

Wu’s ethnicity has been a frequent target of Republicans, including party officials, during his time in office.

by Sanford Nowlin August 7, 2025August 27, 2025

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Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left Texas

The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2025August 20, 2025

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Can anything halt the gerrymandering arms race?

Texas Dem quorum-breakers are seeking to protect voter rights nationwide, but they’re likely engaged in little more than a perfunctory game of chicken.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

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Illinois hotel where Texas Democrats are staying evacuated over bomb threat

GOP figures have escalated their rhetoric about the departed Democrats, who left Austin to halt a vote on a controversial redistricting plan.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue a quorum break qualifies as abandoning an office.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2025August 11, 2025

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

Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills

Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

Assclown Alert: Throwing unconstitutional tantrums in Jesus’ name with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group

State Rep. Ray Lopez, a San Antonio Democrat, won’t run for office again in 2026

Texas GOP says flood relief is priority. Here’s the climate policy they won’t pass.

Texas lawmakers push ‘massive secrecy grab’ to shield police files

Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version

Texas Democrats say they’ll return to Austin once California unveils its redrawn congressional map

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

New Uvalde records: District leaders didn’t reach out to some surviving teachers, knew about broken locks

San Antonio Texas House Rep. Josey Garcia claims plainclothes agents intimidating her family

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

Texas Republicans lob racist insults at Rep. Gene Wu as he leads Democrats’ walkout

Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left Texas

Can anything halt the gerrymandering arms race?

Illinois hotel where Texas Democrats are staying evacuated over bomb threat

Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats