Texas Politics
Exclusive Insights: Unsealed Records Reveal New Details in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case
The Texas divorce case involving Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, is making headlines again. ... Read more
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Texas Court Halts Execution of Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson: What This Means for Justice
Texas’ highest criminal court recently stepped in to halt Robert Roberson’s execution just a week before it was scheduled. His ... Read more
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Mobilizes National Guard to Support Federal Officials: What It Means for State Safety
Governor Greg Abbott announced that President Trump might send 400 members of the Texas National Guard to other states for ... Read more
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UT-Austin Weighs Adopting Trump’s Priorities to Unlock Funding Opportunities
The Trump administration is proposing a new framework for universities like the University of Texas at Austin to qualify for ... Read more
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Texas State University Professor Wins Court Battle for Reinstatement After Controversial Termination for ‘Inciting Violence’
A Texas State University professor, Thomas Alter, is returning to his position after a judge ruled in his favor. He ... Read more
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Angelo State University Sparks Controversy: Classroom Ban on Transgender Topics Raises Questions and Criticism
Angelo State University (ASU) in Texas has taken a controversial step by instructing professors not to discuss transgender and nonbinary ... Read more
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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
/static.texastribune.org/media/files/fb7432e5d0409d564f92aff42d545295/TXST%20COVID%20JV%2009.jpg?ssl=1 "Texas State University Removes Student After Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death: Ongoing Clampdowns on Controversial Behavior")
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
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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
