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The Texas Tribune, an Austin-based publication that covers policy and politics in Texas, made the trek from Austin to Lubbock last week as a part of a…

*Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.A judge on Tuesday rejected former Gov. Rick Perry’s attempt to throw out a two-count indictment…

The last Texas Republican to occupy the Oval Office, George W. Bush, took 49 percent of the state’s Hispanic vote in his 2004 presidential re-election,…

Gov. Rick Perry on Monday ensured that BP will not be able to take back a $5 million grant that sat unused – and seemingly forgotten – for years after the…

After more than a decade with Rick Perry and David Dewhurst at the helm, Texas on Tuesday welcomes – with music, dancing and (literally) tons of barbecue…

With a new Texas legislative session underway and incoming state leaders indicating a desire to repeal the Texas Dream Act, supporters of the law are…

Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.Entrepreneur Elon Musk announced Thursday that he wants to build a “test track” for his idea for a…

When it comes to supporting higher education, Texas is good — but not great — according to a nonprofit group focused on economic opportunities for young…

*Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.With the backing of 85 percent of the Texas House, San Antonio Republican Joe Straus on Tuesday was…

by Reeve Hamilton, The Texas TribuneDec. 19, 2014Less than two months before Election Day, the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor and…