Capitol Context: The last time Texas added up the costs of illegal immigration
A Texas state senator has filed a bill calling for a study on immigration — specifically, the "economic, environmental, and ...
Texas educators band together to challenge school vouchers, faculty 'censorship'
Texas professors and teachers' unions met with lawmakers Monday to say why they oppose school vouchers and limits on faculty ...
Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
Sylvester Turner, 70, died on March 5 at his home in Washington, D.C., from what his family described as “enduring health ...
Here's why the Texas House, Senate are beefing over the 'Official Steak of Texas'
Should the New York strip steak be renamed the "Texas Strip" and take on the "official State Steak of Texas" honor? Or what ...
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Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities
Despite attempts to deny her existence, Mo Jenkins is steadfast in her public service mission to make life better for others.
Advocacy at the Texas Capitol: Two district leaders champion public education
Two Ector County ISD leaders, Bowie Middle School Principal Amy Russell and Director of Digital Learning Lauren Tavarez, spent two days at the State Capitol in Austin just before Spring Break, meeting ...
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions ...
Controversial education bill hits Texas House — What parents should know
The Texas House will debate House Bill 3, which includes a school choice program. The bill proposes $1 billion for education savings accounts. Low-income and special education students will be ...
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Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities
Jenkins works as Simmons chief of staff, a role she earned after working five years in the state Capitol. (Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune, Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The ...