Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s…
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Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattThe Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder…
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A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattAmong other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer…
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Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattTheir filing says the lawsuit that struck down in-state tuition for undocumented students was…
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Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattDemonstrations against immigration raids began in Los Angeles last week and have spread across…
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Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattEducation policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that…
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Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattA largely peaceful march in downtown Austin on Monday condemning the uptick in immigrant…
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Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattWith demand expected to soar, the Legislature passed bills aimed at boosting supply and…
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Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattThe program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer…
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattLawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness…