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Texas Lawmakers Support Congressional Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty in Border Defense
A resolution re-affirming states’ constitutional right to defend their borders in cases of invasion was introduced in Congress to act as future supporting material if the issue is one day taken to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), who is currently serving his fifth and last term due to
“The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation
More than 400,000 Arizonans have lost their SNAP benefits since July — the largest decline in the nation by a wide margin — as an underfunded state agency administered changes called for in President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The drop represents nearly 47% of the state’s participants in the program better
Texas Secretary of State Sued Over Flagging of Potential Noncitizen Registered Voters
Amid a national debate over whether Congress should require states to verify the citizenship status of voters, the Texas Secretary of State (SOS) faces a federal lawsuit over its use of a revamped database to flag potential noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. Last year, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that the SOS
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Draws Nearly 275,000 Student Applicants in First Year
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program ended its student application window with 274,183 applicants, following a federal judge extending the deadline from March 17 to March 31. Two federal lawsuits were filed against Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and others, alleging that the TEFA program has excluded Islamic schools. U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett said
The Federal Government Is Rushing Toward AI. Three Warning Stories Are Included in Our Reporting.
According to President Donald Trump and his cabinet, AI may transform the country, making it more successful, effective, and safe. The communication is similar to that of previous administrations as they adopted cutting-edge technology like cloud computing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images As a security reporter for ProPublica, my main research over the past two decades has
CCA Texas Comments on TPDES Permit WQ0000447000 (Dow Hydrocarbons & Union Carbide — Seadrift)
CCA Texas has submitted comments on TPDES Permit No. WQ0000447000 and has called for a public meeting. Additionally, CCA Texas submitted letters to Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (District 18) and Representative J.M. Lozano (District 43), requesting that they also call upon the TCEQ to host a public meeting for this permit. In early January 2026,
Texas Anglers Break Unusual Fishing Records
Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of
Angler Catches Two Sharelunkers In One Day!
J.B. Thomas Reservoir in West Texas got back on the board March 24 with not one but two Legacy Class ShareLunkers, boosting J.B. Thomas’ total to four during the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season. These Legacy Class fish also increased the overall season total to 17 and established a tie between O.H. Ivie and J.B. Thomas
Texas A&M Joins UNT, UT in Raising Threshold for ‘Free’ Undergraduate Tuition
Texas A&M University (TAMU) has joined a wave of public universities in Texas decreasing costs for incoming college students by offering “free” tuition, as higher education policies in the state government continue to diffuse through public institutions. In an announcement released last month, TAMU stated they are taking “two major steps” to keep “Aggie education
Texas House and Senate Priorities Compared and Contrasted in 2026 Interim Charges
Both chambers of the Texas Legislature released interim charges last week, their leadership-designated focuses for the following months leading up to the 90th Legislative Session, with many similarities and some contrasting priorities. The Texas House of Representatives placed a particular emphasis on oversight of passed legislation and state agencies, while the Texas Senate leaned more
The Trump EPA official in charge of the gas regulations assisted in creating an oil business challenge.
An effort to release regulations on methane pollution is being led by associate administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, Aaron Szabo. Bloomberg/Getty Graphics Unknown author of important industry arguments against those exact rules, who was a member of the Trump administration’s lobbying team, was an unnamed author who was leading an effort to loosen the
Target The Texas Offshore Spring “Wake Up”
There’s a point every year when things begin to shift offshore along the Texas coast. It’s not dramatic, and it doesn’t happen overnight, but if you spend enough time on the water you can feel it. The cold, inconsistent days of late winter start giving way to longer stretches of stable weather, water temperatures creep
