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Governor Greg Abbott

Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our May/June 2025 Issue

A note from the editor-in-chief

by Gus Bova

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Death in the Desert

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Texas Gave $1 Million in Expert Contracts to Defend Border Buoys in Court

by Francesca D’Annunzio

Texas’ Hotbed of Taiwanese Nationalism

by Josephine Lee

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Turning Trauma Into Activism: She’s Fighting for Reproductive Rights in Texas and Beyond

Amanda Zurawski, whose lawsuit challenging state abortion bans was ultimately rejected by the state's high court, wants Republicans to rue Roe’s demise come November.

by Mary Tuma

Jul 19, 2024

Loon Star State: ‘Demolition Man’

The governor and his wrecking crew are coming for public schools.

by Ben Sargent

May 15, 2024

Mourning Migrants—with the Military’s Permission

In Eagle Pass, the faithful gather in a state-occupied park to recognize fallen migrants.

by Francesca D’Annunzio

Inside this month's print issue

Molly Ivins on School Vouchers (1997)

Another bad idea whose time has come in the Texas Legislature is upon us. It's time to revive my old proposal that Texas be made into a national laboratory for bad government. Having a bad idea in your state? Come to Texas and see how it works out in practice.

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May 07, 2024

Loon Star State: ‘Stomp on It!’

The governor takes aim at free speech in Texas.

by Ben Sargent

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Texans Die from Heat After Governor Bans Mandatory Water Breaks

House Bill 2127 preempts local governments from enacting legislation in eight areas—with potentially deadly results.

by Steven Monacelli

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