Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session
The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected. Full Story
![House Speaker Dade Phelan speaks with other represenatives during a special legislative session at the state capitol in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 17, 2023.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mcV11WRyzJeQx77ck8STEFQ5dRw=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b899b1b96352ec1f0b819adfd70ce074/1117%20Lege%20School%20Vouchers%20JS%20TT%2011.jpg)
The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected. Full Story
The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests. Full Story
Fellows work with experienced professionals across the Tribune, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills. Full Story
Panelists discussed how the industry has changed Midland and Odessa and how to confront environmental concerns. Full Story
Katy ISD’s board voted this past fall to require staff to notify parents if their child wants to use a different pronoun or identifies as a different gender. Full Story
Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat. Full Story
The resignation came amid a probe into how the department has suspended thousands of criminal investigations due to a lack of personnel. Full Story
These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May. Full Story
The biggest recipient of campaign donations from the industry isn’t Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, it’s a Texas House member who represents part of the Permian Basin. Full Story
The mental health workforce shortage is more acute in rural areas, adding to rising patient loads in hospital ERs. Full Story
Claudia González was 15 when she crossed the border into Texas to reunite with her mother. Now she’s back in Mexico, separated from her 15-year-old son and her husband in Houston. Full Story
Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas. Full Story
Alongside partners ProPublica and FRONTLINE, the Tribune was recognized in the explanatory reporting category for our investigative coverage of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. Full Story
The Republican senator and congressman introduced a bill that would expand a federal aid program to pay ranchers when pregnant cattle are killed in disasters. Full Story
The tropical shrubs have been spreading north and growing more abundantly as climate change makes temperatures warmer. Scientists are unravelling what that means for coastal habitats. Full Story
Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders. Full Story
East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon. Full Story
A ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana. Full Story
Cook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term. Full Story
Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday. Full Story