Texas Tribune

Republicans are gathering for a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, with President Trump and Vice President Vance headlining the event ahead of November elections. Some Republican lawmakers are choosing not to attend the convention, as Trump seeks to rally voters before the November vote.

On February 19, 2026, the U.S. Center for SafeSport banned Texas girls' volleyball coach Ryan Richardson from coaching after finding he engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Richardson returned to training players the following day and has continued posting them on Instagram since the...

The Texas Tribune analyzes the politics surrounding data center development in Texas, focusing on how rapid expansion intersects with state energy infrastructure, legislative policy decisions, and economic development priorities. The outlet reports that data center growth is reshaping demands on the Texas power grid and...

Texas has approved updated social studies curriculum standards that address how Islam is taught in schools, following public testimony from students and educators about the previous framework. Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old Round Rock student who testified at state...

A YouGov/Economist projection cited by USA TODAY found that President Donald Trump holds a negative net approval rating in 47 states and Washington, D.C. ahead of November's midterm elections. According to USA TODAY, the projection highlights key swing states — including Texas, Georgia, and Michigan...

Tesla officially launched its Cybercab autonomous vehicle service on September 3, 2026, making it available exclusively in Austin, Texas, according to Yahoo Finance.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has publicly stated that President Trump's push to increase foreign beef imports is damaging U.S. ranchers and risks costing Republicans seats in midterm elections. According to Miller's remarks on Bloomberg's Balance of Power program, he calls for mandatory country-of-origin labeling...

According to a Texas Tribune report, Texas expects to lose $27 million per day in Medicaid funding due to a $9.8 billion cut from the Trump administration. Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement opposing the reduction, arguing that Texas health care providers should receive the...

President Trump criticized Democratic Senate candidate Rep. James Talarico during an Oval Office appearance on Wednesday, using the nickname 'Talafreako' and describing him as 'one of the worst candidates I've ever seen.' Trump simultaneously endorsed Republican Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, calling him 'the...