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Texas
How would a U.S. debt default play out in Texas?
May 18, 2023
Half a million jobs could be lost in the second-biggest state economy. Pensioners, the food insecure and many others could suffer.
A family fled Texas to protect their transgender child. They're still afraid.
by
Amy Scott
May 8, 2023
As conservative politicians target LGBTQ rights, more families worry they'll have to move.
Texas lawmakers want state-funded power plants to improve grid reliability
by
Ali Budner
Apr 13, 2023
Blackouts and brownouts are becoming more common thanks to climate change. Grid managers say backup electricity options are essential — but at what cost?
In Dallas, housing voucher holders face limited options when looking for a home
Mar 20, 2023
More than 90% of landlords in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area won’t rent to people who rely on housing vouchers to pay the rent.
Red Texas is flush, blue California has a deficit, but it's more about economics than politics
by
Matt Levin
Jan 11, 2023
Fewer tech millionaires were minted in 2022, hurting California's bottom line, while in Texas, the oil and gas industry boomed.
Some Texas school districts are pivoting to a 4-day week
by
Bill Zeeble
Oct 31, 2022
One district that has made the move is finding it easier to recruit and hire teachers. But some working parents say it is harder to manage.
As the GOP makes inroads with South Texas voters, political ad spending is soaring
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 26, 2022
Democrats aren't used to spending in districts that were once a lock for them.
For public good, not for profit.
Texas redistricting changes how congressional candidates allocate money
Oct 26, 2022
Some congressional candidates are doubling down on campaign spending to win over new districts.
Texas taxpayers shell out millions to defend redistricting maps
Oct 25, 2022
The GOP-approved maps have drawn the ire of civil rights groups.
In the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Republicans make inroads with lifelong Democrats
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 25, 2022
Some residents feel Democrats have taken their votes for granted.