/tags/texas-tribune Texas Tribune en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:07:40 GMT /texas-news/2025-07-17/appeals-court-orders-release-of-uvalde-school-shooting-records Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:07:40 GMT /texas-news/2025-07-17/appeals-court-orders-release-of-uvalde-school-shooting-records Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-05-14/texas-vaccine-exemption-form The bill would allow a vaccine exemption form to be downloadable. Currently, a form must be requested from the state and mailed to the recipient. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:29:01 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-14/texas-vaccine-exemption-form Terri Langford | The Texas Tribune /news/2025-05-09/texas-house-advances-bill-that-would-prohibit-land-sales-to-people-and-entities-from-certain-countries The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:24:40 GMT /news/2025-05-09/texas-house-advances-bill-that-would-prohibit-land-sales-to-people-and-entities-from-certain-countries Sameea Kamal | Texas Tribune /news/2025-05-09/texas-legislature-homeowners-insurance Texans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under pressure to tackle rising costs. Fri, 09 May 2025 10:17:02 GMT /news/2025-05-09/texas-legislature-homeowners-insurance Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /politics/2024-12-22/kay-granger-health-challenges-dementia-fort-worth The Fort Worth Republican’s last vote in Congress was in July. She did not seek reelection this year. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:21:10 GMT /politics/2024-12-22/kay-granger-health-challenges-dementia-fort-worth Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-12-13/texas-files-first-lawsuit-against-out-of-state-abortion-provider This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:41:43 GMT /news/2024-12-13/texas-files-first-lawsuit-against-out-of-state-abortion-provider Eleanor Klibanoff | The Texas Tribune /immigration/2024-12-13/the-best-time-to-prepare-migrant-rights-group-warns-undocumented-texans-to-plan-for-deportations Groups are urging the state’s estimated 1.6 million undocumented migrants to prepare financially and make plans for their loved ones if they’re detained. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:44:50 GMT /immigration/2024-12-13/the-best-time-to-prepare-migrant-rights-group-warns-undocumented-texans-to-plan-for-deportations Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune /education/2024-12-12/texas-professors-self-censor-for-fear-of-retaliation-survey-found At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:02:54 GMT /education/2024-12-12/texas-professors-self-censor-for-fear-of-retaliation-survey-found Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-12-11/state-agency-to-ask-lawmakers-for-300-million-to-fix-significant-neglect-in-texas-medicaid-enrollment-system The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:46:44 GMT /news/2024-12-11/state-agency-to-ask-lawmakers-for-300-million-to-fix-significant-neglect-in-texas-medicaid-enrollment-system Terri Langford | The Texas Tribune /education/2024-08-27/ut-system-prohibits-its-universities-from-making-political-or-social-statements The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:18:46 GMT /education/2024-08-27/ut-system-prohibits-its-universities-from-making-political-or-social-statements Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune