Stories by Texas Tribune fellows

The Texas Tribune, the Caldwell/Hays Examiner and Mano Amiga challenged the county’s policy of barring the press and public from bail hearings, saying it violated the First Amendment. Full Story 

From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close. Full Story 

Former state Rep. Matt Krause’s win may push the commissioners court even further away from the bipartisanship on which it once prided itself. Full Story 

The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago — a high-water mark for the Lone Star State. Full Story 

Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump said Texas had fixed an error with voting machines, but Patrick quickly said there was no problem to fix. Full Story 

Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair. Full Story 

State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020. Full Story 

The GOP presidential nominee will hold a press conference and appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast during his first visit to the capital since 2022. Full Story 

State Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-Palm Valley, faces off against Republican Adam Hinojosa in the only competitive race for the Texas Senate. Full Story 

In the first test of Senate Bill 14, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Dr. May Lau of providing testosterone to at least 21 teens. Full Story 

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify. Full Story 

From cutting social services to changing election rules, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare has pushed his agenda with an uncompromising approach. Full Story 

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office. Full Story 

A federal judge had ruled Senate Bill 1 unconstitutional, but an appeals court says the law can remain in effect as Texas appeals that previous decision Full Story 

Placing LGBTQ+ foster children in more accepting homes would cost Texas too much money and resources, the lawsuit says. Full Story 

Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found. Full Story 

Attorney General Ken Paxton had turned to the high court to overturn the ban after other lower courts declined to intercede. Full Story 

The card game company crowd-funded money to buy the land in an attempt to block a portion of Donald Trump’s border wall. Full Story 

Lawmakers reflected on Houston ISD takeover and prospect of the Legislature creating subsidies for private school tuition Full Story 

Texas AG Ken Paxton says the fair's gun ban violates state law, which bars most government bodies from prohibiting weapons. Full Story