Confusion reigns in Texas as legal fight over mask mandates rages between local officials and Gov. Greg Abbott Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiAugust 16, 2021Texas, Masks, COVID-19
Texas lawmakers file bill to block UT-Austin from leaving Big 12 for SEC Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJuly 23, 2021Texas, Education
Senate presses forward passing GOP voting and bail bills, as Texas House in chaos over Democrats’ decampment Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJuly 13, 2021Voting, Texas
Texas’ divisive bill limiting how students learn about current events and historic racism passed by Senate Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMay 22, 2021Texas, Curriculum, Education, Racial Justice
Texas Senate bill restricting transgender students’ sports participation stalls in House committee, casting doubts on its fate Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMay 4, 2021LGBTQ, Texas
Gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender kids would be considered child abuse under Texas Senate bill Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiApril 27, 2021Texas, LGBTQ, Education
Texas lawmakers advance bills blocking access to gender-affirming health care despite opposition from LGBTQ Texans, medical associations Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiApril 20, 2021Texas, LGBTQ
Texas Senate revives push to block cities' paid sick leave ordinances Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiApril 12, 2021Texas, Paid Leave, Employment
The fight over local control turns to representation — and lobbyists Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiApril 1, 2021Texas, Lobbying
The fight over local control turns to representation — and lobbyists Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMarch 29, 2021Texas
Restrictions on Texas voting could tighten under Republican bill advanced by Senate committee Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMarch 26, 2021Texas, Voting
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils legislative priorities, including police funding, "election integrity," expanding broadband access and more Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Broadband, Texas, Voting, Policing
As Gov. Greg Abbott vows to ban homeless camping in public, Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJanuary 27, 2021Texas, Housing
Gov. Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. Local leaders say it's not enough. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiDecember 22, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
An eviction moratorium expires at the end of the month, but thousands of Texans are still not able to afford rent Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiDecember 15, 2020Texas, Housing
Coronavirus cases in Texas are soaring again. But this time Gov. Greg Abbott says no lockdown is coming. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiNovember 18, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Texas voters won't be required to wear masks while voting after appeals court temporarily lets Abbott order stand Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 28, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Gov. Greg Abbott didn't require masks at polling places. It's made some voters uncomfortable. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Elections
Gov. Greg Abbott considering legislation to put Austin police under state control after budget cut Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiSeptember 3, 2020Texas, Policing, Protests
With school reopening, Gov. Greg Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiAugust 7, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
