By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2021 “Senate passes bill to curb Texas governor’s power to shut down state for extended time during emergency” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2021 “Analysis: Returning to normal before the Texas herd has immunity” 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. Editor’s note:…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2021 “Texas coronavirus cases haven’t surged since Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask order. Experts warn it’s too soon to celebrate.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

April 13, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is a big and religiously diverse state, but faith communities say controversial voting bills before the state Legislature will disenfranchise both rural and urban voters. Texas Republicans last week advanced bills, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 7, which would limit early-voting hours,…

By J. David McSwane, Propublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: Coronavirus The U.S. Response to COVID-19 A top adviser to former President Donald Trump pressured agency officials to reward politically connected or…

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2021 “As Texas Legislature considers anti-trans bills, NCAA announces it will not hold events in states that discriminate against trans students” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2021 “Texas sues Biden administration in effort to reinstate Trump-era “remain in Mexico” immigration policy” 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…

By Marissa Martinez and Shelby Tauber, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2021 “Marvin Scott III died in Texas police custody. His family will protest until the officers involved are arrested.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2021 “Texas pauses J&J vaccinations as feds plan to review six reports of blood clotting among 6.8 million doses nationwide” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By Megan Munce, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2021 “Texas Senate revives push to block cities’ paid sick leave ordinances” 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…