James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in 2026 The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.

State Rep. James Talarico raised $27 million in the first three months of 2026, according to his campaign.

The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate in the first quarter of an election year.

Camp Mystic deaths not yet officially reported, testimony shows Texas regulators will visit the camp and review hundreds of complaints as the license renewal process continues.

Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies. Via @apnews.com

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The DOJ plans to settle with Colony Ridge over predatory loan practices. No money will be used to compensate the alleged victims, most of whom are Hispanic. But $20 million will go towards policing and immigration enforcement.

Join our AMA on the settlement Wed at 2 p.m. in r/Houston.

Houston to reconsider ICE ordinance amid state funding threat Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.

Houston will consider walking back a new ordinance limiting cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents, as the city faces an investigation and threats of funding cuts from Republican state leaders.

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.

Rep. Tony Gonzales submitted his resignation Tuesday from the U.S. House, ending a five-year congressional career months after he revealed he had an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.

His resignation goes into effect at midnight.

Camp Mystic official testifies he didn’t see flood warnings Edward Eastland, whose father died in the July 4 flood along with 27 campers and counselors, acknowledged in emotional testimony that staff should have acted sooner to evacuate campers.

Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

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Musk’s Austin Tesla factory water use surges Tesla’s Giga Texas water use in Austin jumped more than 200 million gallons — about 60% — in two years.

Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.

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Watch live: Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins sits down with Don Huffines, the GOP nominee for Texas comptroller, for a conversation about the candidate’s goals for the office, his relationships with the state’s top leaders and the upcoming general election.

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.

Breaking:Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations.

Susan Ballabina named the only finalist as Texas A&M president Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.

Breaking: Regents on Monday named Susan Ballabina as the sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University.

Ballabina currently serves as executive vice chancellor for the Texas A&M University System, where she oversees day-to-day operations across the system’s universities and state agencies.

Texas Tech student sues over discipline for Charlie Kirk reaction The Honor Council recommended a written reprimand for “celebratory” comments. The lawsuit argued that would violate her free speech rights.

A Texas Tech University law student is suing university leaders and faculty, arguing they violated her free speech rights by disciplining her over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Rep. Tony Gonzales could be expelled from Congress this week U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.

U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.

Trump’s DOJ Will Move Forward With Colony Ridge Settlement Despite Concerns From Judge The proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for...

NEW: A Federal Judge Worried a Proposed Settlement Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Victims. Trump’s DOJ Is Still Moving Forward. by @zachdespart.bsky.social w/ @texastribune.org

Trump DOJ to proceed with Colony Ridge deal despite judge’s concerns - The Texas Tribune The proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for police and immigration enforcement.

Trump’s DOJ will move forward with Colony Ridge settlement despite concerns from judge.

Texas Democrats hit with over $8,000 fines each for quorum break A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back.

Texas House Democrats who walked out over congressional map fined over $8,000 each.

DHS subpoena Texas counties for voters’ records At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters.

New: At least three Texas counties this week either received or were told they would soon receive administrative subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Texas hemp leaders file lawsuit against smokeable ban Hemp businesses also want to block a new rule that raises licensing fees by thousands of dollars.

Breaking: A Travis County district judge has temporarily lifted a statewide ban on the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, until at least April 24.

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Texas Tech System cancels programs focused on gender, orientation Chancellor Brandon Creighton directed provosts to phase out the programs and ordered universities to recognize only “two human sexes.”

New: Texas Tech University System’s chancellor on Friday ordered campuses to phase out academic programs “centered on” sexual orientation and gender identity, escalating a course content review that has already upended classes across the system.

During the May 2 municipal elections, voters in many parts of Texas will select new mayors, city council members and school board trustees.

Here’s how to see if there are elections in your community and vote.

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.

Railroad hopeful Bo French says Midland GOP forum excluded him A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him.

Railroad commission hopeful Bo French says he wasn’t invited to a GOP candidate forum in Midland.

The Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents.

Trump’s DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer. With @propublica.org:

Fewer new wells, more oil in West Texas Production in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.

Record oil production in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.

Bobby Pulido brings congressional campaign to quinceañeras Since GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz said the race “isn’t about who you want performing at your niece’s quinceañera,” the Democrat has played at a dozen such events in the 15th Congressional District.

In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby Pulido

Texas losing a billion dollars a year on data center tax break The tax break is one of the state’s costliest incentive programs and soon to be the most expensive of its kind in the nation.

Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year

Texas on pace to hit a record high for FAFSA submissions Almost 60% of students have filled out the FAFSA, but advocates worry immigrant students are missing out.

So far, nearly 60% of high school students in Texas have completed the form to request financial aid for college, an all-time high for this point in the year, according to National College Attainment Network data.