Texas Politics
:focal(0x0:3200x2133)/static.texastribune.org/media/files/650397cf02231d060d2400d5e2727284/Mark%20Welsh%20TAMU%20MS%2007%20-%20CROPPED.jpg?ssl=1 "Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III Resigns Amid Controversy Following Viral Classroom Video")
Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III Resigns Amid Controversy Following Viral Classroom Video
Texas A&M University’s President, Mark A. Welsh III, is stepping down after a week of controversy ignited by a viral ... Read more
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Texas State University Removes Student After Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death: Ongoing Clampdowns on Controversial Behavior
A Texas State University student is no longer enrolled after a video surfaced showing him mocking the death of conservative ... Read more
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Texas A&M Professor Dismissed: Unpacking the Viral Controversy Over His Termination
Melissa McCoul, a Texas A&M University professor, was recently fired amidst a storm of controversy. Her dismissal allegedly stemmed from ... Read more
:focal(0x0:3200x2129)/static.texastribune.org/media/files/62b1e0df5e356726aa1c6e9f12b92537/0725%20Beto%20Talarico%20RB%2011.jpg?ssl=1 "Texas Representative James Talarico Announces Exciting Democratic Primary Campaign for U.S. Senate")
Texas Representative James Talarico Announces Exciting Democratic Primary Campaign for U.S. Senate
Texas Representative James Talarico is set to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to sources who ... Read more
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State Sen. Brandon Creighton Poised to Become Lone Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor Position
State Senator Brandon Creighton is on the verge of becoming the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. He’s ... Read more
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Texas Democrats Make Waves Nationwide with Bold Walkout, Face Backlash at Home
When Texas House Democrats walked out over the Republican congressional map, they returned to a warm welcome from supporters. However, ... Read more
:focal(0x563:2400x1601)/static.texastribune.org/media/files/faa250033ea336d8c086868d4e28a4a9/0818%20House%20Redistricting%20KG%2021.jpeg?ssl=1 "Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map: Lawsuit Challenges Its Legitimacy")
Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map: Lawsuit Challenges Its Legitimacy
Texas has stirred up controversy with its recent congressional map, which many believe unfairly favors Republicans. This new map comes ... Read more
/static.texastribune.org/media/files/d60d25874abffb3753e874e223f941d7/0822%20Bathroom%20Bill%20BD%2001.jpg?ssl=1 "Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin")
Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin
Tensions ran high at the Texas Capitol last Friday during a heated public hearing about a new bill that would ... Read more
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Doggett Declines Re-election Bid if New District is Approved, Opening Door for Casar’s Opportunity
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a longtime representative of Austin, announced he won’t seek reelection if a new Republican-drawn map takes effect ... Read more
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From Ally to Adversary: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Representative Chip Roy from Austin has announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general, entering a competitive Republican primary to ... Read more
