Texas’ border operation is meant to stop cartels and smugglers. More often, it arrests migrants for misdemeanor trespassing.

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Analysis: In Texas elections in 2022, economic concerns loom

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Texas is quietly using redistricting lawsuits to launch a broader war against federal voting rights law

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TribCast: Layers of scandal in the Texas foster care system

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Texas’ Henry Cuellar one of two Democrats to vote against landmark marijuana legalization bill

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T-Squared: RevLab at The Texas Tribune will co-host a three-day Independent News Sustainability Summit in October

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Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill

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Texas teachers say they’re pushed to the brink by law requiring them to spend dozens of hours unpaid in training

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Kay Bailey Hutchison on Ukraine, NATO and the United States’ place in it all

“Kay Bailey Hutchison” is a household name for multiple generations of Texans. Between her 20-year tenure…

U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela steps down, setting up a heated battle for his South Texas district

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