Jill Ament
Texas Standard Producer-
Most U.S. colleges are planning to reopen in person for the fall semester. In Texas, that includes Texas State and Texas A&M. -
The governor's executive order bars entities that receive state tax dollars from requiring anyone to verify they've been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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A Houston Chronicle columnist says the energy industry is the “reigning champion” when it comes to influencing legislation in Texas.
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About one-third of residents have received at least one COVID-19 shot.
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Investigadores encontraron que muchos residentes apoyan que se protejan a las plantas de energía del clima inclemente pero no que los consumidores tengan que pagar por el aumento de la capacidad eléctrica.
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Researchers found broad support for requiring weatherization of power plants, but not for increasing electric capacity if consumers have to foot the bill.
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Texas’ prison, jail and juvenile justice systems ranked higher than most when it comes to openness, but the bar is set low, says one expert.
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A Vox reporter says the number of trans women and girls in sports is minuscule, and the ban is based on misconceptions about their athletic abilities.
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Despite high-profile mass shootings and polling that shows public support for restrictions, Texas legislators are doubling down on gun rights.
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Delayed census results because of the pandemic mean a holdup in redrawing Texas’ political maps, and possibly moving the 2022 primaries.
