What you can expect from our elections coverage
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Watch: Texas lawmakers, local leaders and reporters discuss the 2023 legislative session
A series of conversations hosted by The Texas Tribune explored what’s ahead for the Texas Legislature in 2023. Full Story
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Five takeaways from the House committee report on the Uvalde shooting
Among the findings: Police lacked clear leadership and basic communications, school doors were routinely left open and the gunman gave hints of his coming rampage. Full Story
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Broadband, jobs, school vouchers and more: State, local leaders reflect on the topics driving conversations in rural Texas
Lawmakers also discussed their stances on the issues impacting the region the most in a two-day event hosted by The Texas Tribune. Full Story
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How the U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling is already affecting Texas
The Texas Tribune has been covering the fight over abortion rights for years. Here’s what you need to know about the ruling and how it will affect Texans. Full Story
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Watch live: Sister of a Uvalde shooting victim and others testify before Texas legislative committee
A joint committee of the Texas legislature is meeting to examine strategies to prevent acts of violence after the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Full Story
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DPS Director Steve McCraw testifies before Texas Senate committee on Uvalde shooting
A special Texas Senate committee is meeting at 9 a.m. Central on Tuesday in response to the Uvalde school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Full Story
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No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede. Full Story
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Join us in 21 minutes of silence for the 21 victims in the Uvalde school shooting
We’re joining other newsrooms in Texas by silencing our social media accounts for 21 minutes on Tuesday. Full Story
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Watch live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to address Uvalde school shooting investigation at 3:30 p.m. CT
Abbott’s press conference follows a morning briefing from top law enforcement who admitted local police made a crucial error as the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde continued. Full Story
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