By Jessica Shuran Yu, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2025 “Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justice” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…

By Lauren McGaughy, Texas Newsroom July 2, 2025 “Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article is co-published with The Texas Newsroom and…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2025 “TribCast: A very unusual Supreme Court term” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org. Sign up…

By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2025 “Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

Former Ohio Governor John Kasich, who previously served in Congress for 18 years and chaired the House Budget Committee when the most recent balanced budget was passed, appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning to discuss why President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is delaying desperately needed reform efforts. Kasich warned that while the bill may…

Former Texas Comptroller brings leadership, fiscal expertise and a vision to shape the next generation of Texans BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Glenn Hegar, the former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, today officially assumed his duties as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most influential systems of higher education in…

Dallas, TX – The American Federation for Children celebrates the inclusion of a school choice tax credit in the Senate reconciliation bill.   Statement from Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children: “The mission is clear: deliver school choice to every state in America. Today’s vote marks a monumental step toward that goal for the…

AUSTIN – New laws – including ones empowering the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) as the primary entity overseeing investigations into gas pump skimming, motor fuel theft, and payment fraud, as well as removing barriers for prosecuting payment card crimes and creating criminal charges for gift card crimes – will go into effect on September…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas— As Texans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use caution with outdoor activities that could ignite a wildfire. “Wildfire potential is not expected to be high across Texas this Fourth of July weekend,” said Luke Kanclerz, Predictive Services Department Head. “Widespread rainfall in May…