At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
DHS Asked Texas to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks
It’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
It’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
Trans Texas College Students Bearing More Hostility as Officials Push Binary Gender Definitions
Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.
Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.
3.5 Million Texans Will See Food Assistance Halted if Government Shutdown Continues
Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.
Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.
Texas AG Ken Paxton to Investigate UNT for Not Disciplining Students Accused of Celebrating Charlie Kirk Killing
Paxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.
Paxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.
More Texas Kindergarteners Are Coming to School Without Measles Vaccination Proof or Exemptions
In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.
In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.
Some Texas Community Colleges Remove Course Materials Amid Broader Push to Limit Gender Identity Discussions
At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can’t teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses.
At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can’t teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses.
Texas Health Agency Adopts Emergency Rule Banning Consumable Hemp Sales to Anyone Under 21
Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products.
Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products.
Data Centers Are Thirsty for Texas’ Water, but State Planners Don’t Know How Much They Will Need
A wave of massive data centers is expanding across Texas, prompting warnings from experts who say the new water demands could push the state’s already strained supply to the brink.
A wave of massive data centers is expanding across Texas, prompting warnings from experts who say the new water demands could push the state’s already strained supply to the brink.
Texas Tech’s Limits on Gender Identity Discussion Deepen Fears of Politics Breaching Academic Freedom
Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.
Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.
Running Out: Texas’ Water Crisis — and the Path Forward
A growing population, leaking pipes and changing climate threaten the state’s water supply. Texas lawmakers hope a $20 billion investment will help.
A growing population, leaking pipes and changing climate threaten the state’s water supply. Texas lawmakers hope a $20 billion investment will help.
Texas A&M Professor Fired After Viral Video Disputes Termination
An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options.
An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options.
Texas’ New Parental Consent Law Leaves School Nurses Confused About Which Services They Can Provide to Students
The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval.
The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval.
Texas Sued Over Its Lab-Grown Meat Ban
Two California-based companies accuse the state of government overreach for banning the sale of their products for the next two years.
Two California-based companies accuse the state of government overreach for banning the sale of their products for the next two years.
ACLU, Other Groups Sue to Block Texas’ DEI Ban on K-12 Public Schools
The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.
The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.
Vaccine Exemption Requests in Texas Spike in July, as Some Experts Fear More Families Will Opt Out
Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future.
Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future.