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Texas Tech's targeted grad research warnings draw concern
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1565+ words) More than 100 Texans have joined us to help shape Texas" future. Are you next? You should've been there. Our reporters were. Read it all in The Brief, our morning newsletter. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2026 Texas Tech leaders…...
Texas block on child abuse investigations for trans care ends
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (268+ words) You should've been there. Our reporters were. Read it all in The Brief, our morning newsletter. by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2026 The Texas Supreme Court tossed temporary injunctions Friday that halted child abuse investigations against parents who allowed…...
Texas Tech System cancels programs focused on gender, orientation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (526+ words) We go where the story is The Brief, our morning newsletter, turns what our reporters see and hear across the state into what you should know. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2026 Texas Tech University System's chancellor on Friday…...
Texas A&M won't reinstate fired lecturer despite findings
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (363+ words) by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune December 24, 2025 Texas A&M University will not reinstate a lecturer who was fired in the fall after a video of her teaching about gender identity in a children's literature class went viral, despite a…...
In El Paso, SB 14 hindered care for kids who aren't transgender
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1226+ words) The primaries are done. Runoffs are next. Stay informed with our Election 2026 newsletter. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. by Aidan Johnstone, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2026 Gabrielle Jones-Radtke has lived in El Paso for nearly her…...
Austin ISD target of first enforcement of Texas "bathroom bill
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) The primaries are done. Runoffs are next. Stay informed with our Election 2026 newsletter. Final Day! Take our survey and you could win $50. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office announced Friday…...
Paxton: Licensed Texas counselors can't give trans care to kids
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1047+ words) Share your feedback and you could win $50. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. by Stephen Simpson and Aidan Johnstone, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 Mental health providers licensed by the state cannot provide gender-transitioning care to minors,…...
University of Texas regents OK limits on controversial subjects
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (514+ words) by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2026 The University of Texas System's Board of Regents unanimously approved Thursday a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying "unnecessary controversial subjects," despite warnings it could leave them less…...
What you need to know about Texas" "bathroom bill
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (637+ words) by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune December 1, 2025 Starting on Dec. 4, Texas will implement Senate Bill 8 " also known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or more commonly known as a "bathroom bill" " aimed at restricting transgender people's access to certain restrooms…...
Intersex Texans fear new law will force gender identities
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1751+ words) Your donation before Election Day will help more Texans get free, trusted voting resources from The Texas Tribune. by Aidan Johnstone, The Texas Tribune February 11, 2026 Aside from a hole in his heart that surgery fixed early in his life, Mo…...