New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs
GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.
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Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our May/June 2025 Issue
A note from the editor-in-chief
Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution
Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.
Texas Shouldn’t Legislate Censorship
Public libraries are for the public—and that means access for all.
The Lege’s ‘Big Government Intrusion’ into University Academics
Expanding on last session's anti-DEI campus crackdown, Republicans are now going after gender and ethnic studies programs and faculty independence.
It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols)
The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?
Slowly and Painfully, House Passes $337 Billion Budget
The chamber deliberated until 3 a.m.
Texas House Weighs How to Get Harsh on Hemp
Advocates and industry warn against bills that would ban or otherwise restrict many currently legal THC products.
‘It’s About Censorship, Erasure, and Control’: the GOP’s Push for Parental Rights
It’s part of a new right-wing project to control public schools.
What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?
The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.