Public Utility Commission sues Paxton’s office over release of crypto miners’ power usage The PUC says that releasing the information could lead to acts of terrorism.

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows adjourned the 2025 Legislature’s first special session sine die Friday morning, telling lawmakers “not to go very far.” That move set in motion a series of events ...

The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “immediately” call lawmakers back to the state Capitol ...

Texas Standard for Aug. 12, 2025: No phones, devices in classrooms as Texas students return to school A new state law that bans cell phones, wearables and other electronic devices in Texas classrooms ...

In Democratic-led states, some Republicans are calling support for Texas quorum break ‘hypocrisy’ The GOP in Oregon has walked out of numerous legislative sessions, drawing the ire of the state’s ...

Virtual schools are booming in Texas. Why are so many parents choosing to educate their children online? Virtual public school enrollment increased 1,200% between 2014 and 2024.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is buying and developing thousands of acres of private land for public use.

Texas Standard for Aug. 8, 2025: Charley Crockett’s relentless rise With new album “Dollar a Day” dropping this week and a nationwide tour with Leon Bridges on the horizon, San Benito native Charley ...

The Texas Senate’s marathon session Tuesday wasn’t without its own political drama. Early on, nine of the chamber’s Democrats walked out to protest the same Republican-backed plan to redraw the ...

Does generative AI spell disaster for higher ed? UT’s director of academic technology doesn’t think so “We’re not discouraging use, but we are discouraging irresponsible use,” says Julie Schell at UT ...

A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago. The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today.

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