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Eli Hartman/The Texas TribuneReps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. -
Mitch Borden/Marfa Public RadioThe Odessa City Council approved a controversial policy in November that barred transgender people from using restrooms that align with their gender identity. But after a new city council took office, the policy was effectively abandoned and never went into effect.
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A new Public Citizen report describes a family oil and gas empire with ties to Texas regulators facing increased scrutiny. Pioneer, its former CEO and his son have contributed $4.1 million to state and federal candidates since 2020, according to the report. -
A new court decision shows a federal indictment is likely coming, and soon, an expert said. -
Texas Democrats wrapped up their biennial convention in El Paso Saturday with a mix of hope and pragmatism about the party’s future – while also warning attendees that Texas could slip towards authoritarianism if Republicans remain in power. -
Support for abortion rights and public schools will be major themes of the three-day gathering that kicks of Thursday. But the gathering comes on the heels of a controversial executive order on immigration many Democrats oppose.
