Not only do Texas school vouchers not cover the amount of tuition at many private schools, those schools don't have to let ...

The State Board of Education member and voucher critic could provide an early test of GOP support for Abbott's signature policy.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Gov. Greg Abbott said he is prepared to arrest Democratic lawmakers upon their return to Texas after they bolted for Washington Monday in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of ...

A federal appeals court will consider Thursday if a Texas law that makes it a state crime to be in the country illegally is constitutional.

Abbott's remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing legal and political battles involving Muslim advocacy groups, ...

Fifteen days after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D, announced he’s ending his re-election campaign amidst growing scrutiny over a ...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This ...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas, which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This ...

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