By Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2021 “Transgender students in Texas would be barred from school sports teams matching their gender identity under a bill advanced by state Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2021 “The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it’s another attempt to limit Democrats’ power.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2021 “Texas Senate approves bail bill that would keep more people in jail if they can’t post cash bonds” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2021 “STAAR testing adds pressure to final weeks as frantic Texas school year nears end” 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…

A record number of migrant children are arriving to the U.S.-Mexico border alone. In March 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered nearly 19,000 unaccompanied minors—the most to ever arrive in a single month. But for the first time, Border Patrol processing coordinators—not law enforcement agents—will be stationed at…

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…