Greg Abbott

Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, speaking at a chamber event on public education on Tuesday, told the room of business leaders a voucher program will mean less money for public schools.

The governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries.

Despite recent challenges from conservative groups, Texas districts have incorporated social-emotional learning into education to help support student mental health. And at Momentous School, the practice is woven into all aspects of the curriculum.

The UT poll also touched on a range of other topics, including Texas voters’ opinions on the upcoming presidential election and the U.S. Senate race.

On September 1, Texas adds 774 new laws to the books. Check out this rundown of some of the most consequential new measures, plus others you may not have heard about.

HB 1, the state’s next two-year budget, goes into effect on September 1. In addition to appropriating more than $5 billion for border security, lawmakers also passed several bills that expand the state’s border and immigration-enforcement powers.

A new Texas law would stop transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming medical care. Texas doctors said this is already hurting their work and their patients.

Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required "masterful and discreet" lawmaking.

Expanding Medicaid expansion would help thousands of uninsured adults have health care coverage. Why is Texas one of 10 states that hasn't expanded yet?

At least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s disaster declaration includes Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties.

Texas Democrats called on the federal government to step up as Texas' state-led border effort draws more scrutiny.

The string of wrecking ball-sized buoys is the centerpiece of what Gov. Greg Abbott calls “Operation Lone Star,” which also includes razor wire on the riverbank and arresting migrants for trespassing. TPR's David Martin Davies takes us by kayak to the barrier and to the people it's trying to keep out.