A&M faculty leaders decry “appearance of outside influence” in botched hiring of journalism professor

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TribCast: Texas lawmakers approve property tax cuts after 7 months of trying

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“We are dying”: Houston workers protest new state law removing water break requirements

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raises $4.4 million in second quarter as he seeks reelection

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Property tax special session is over, but months of acrimony could complicate Texas lawmakers’ mission as more work awaits

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At a shuttered Texas coal mine, a 1-acre garden is helping feed 2,000 people per month

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New school safety laws seek to add armed guards, chaplains and mental health training. Here’s what you need to know.

The legislation doesn’t outline penalties for school districts that don’t meet the armed officer requirement, Baskin…

U.S. House adopts Texas Republican’s amendment blocking Pentagon abortion policy

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Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott

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Investigation finds no fraud by Texas prison contractor that was paid despite cutting inmate therapy services

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