Statewide NewsThird Wave of Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Turns Corner
Daniel FriendSeptember 8, 2021
After a third wave of COVID-19 cases spread across Texas, the number of coronavirus hospitalizations is on the decline again.
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HealthcareStatewide NewsTexas Aims to Lower COVID-19 Hospitalizations by Setting Up Additional Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Centers
Kim RobertsAugust 31, 2021
More monoclonal antibody infusion centers are being set up around Texas in an effort to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations.
IssuesStatewide NewsAttorney General’s Office Defends Paxton Against Criminal Allegations in Detailed Report
Daniel FriendAugust 26, 2021
New details on the whistleblower controversy in the Office of the Attorney General show the situation was fraught with poor communication and rising tensions.
Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Issues Ban on Government Mandates for FDA-Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
Brad JohnsonAugust 25, 2021
The school district stated shortly after the order was announced that they'd be moving forward with their "request" that staff be vaccinated by October 15.
HealthcareJudicialStatewide NewsTexas Wins Preliminary Victory Against Biden Administration in Medicaid Lawsuit
Brad JohnsonAugust 23, 2021
The district court's order temporarily suspends the Biden administration's revocation of Texas Section 1115 Medicaid waiver.
The governor is asymptomatic but receiving antibody treatment, according to his office.
Statewide NewsLocal Mask Mandates Temporarily Halted After Supreme Court Sides with Abbott
Brad JohnsonAugust 15, 2021
The court will fully consider the case later this week, but for now the local mandates are prohibited until a final verdict is delivered.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022Local NewsStatewide NewsAllen West Calls for the Impeachment of Harris County Judges Over Release of Violent Suspects
Holly HansenAugust 13, 2021
Skyrocketing homicide rates and bond release practices in Harris County have drawn the attention of gubernatorial candidate Allen West.
EducationStatewide NewsMajor Texas School Districts Require Masks for Students, Defying Governor’s Order
Isaiah MitchellAugust 11, 2021
Major school districts are disregarding Governor Abbott's order ending mask mandates at all levels of government.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyStatewide NewsGender Modification Surgeries Constitute Child Abuse, Texas Family Protective Services Announces
Isaiah MitchellAugust 11, 2021
Going forward, the agency will treat medically unnecessary gender transition surgeries as child abuse. The letter does not address puberty-blocking drugs or hormonal treatments.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsHere’s A List of the New Special Agenda Items Called for by Governor Abbott
Daniel FriendAugust 5, 2021
The governor’s call for a new special session broadens the legislative options that lawmakers may be able to pass.
Local NewsStatewide NewsHouston Mayor Reinstates Mask Mandate for City Employees Despite Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order
Holly HansenAugust 3, 2021
Although Abbott's orders restrict local mask mandates, Houston Mayor Turner announced a face-covering requirement for city employees regardless of vaccination status.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsAfter Trump Endorsement, Bush Says Paxton ‘Misled the President’
Daniel FriendAugust 2, 2021
After Trump’s endorsement, George P. Bush said that Ken Paxton “misled the president,” referencing the controversies surrounding the current attorney general.
IssuesStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Signs Order to Prohibit COVID-19 Business Restrictions, Restrict Vaccine Passports
Daniel FriendJuly 29, 2021
The governor’s new executive order emphasizes a prohibition on “vaccine passports” and prohibits “COVID-19-related operating limits for any business.”
Statewide NewsCOVID-19 Restrictions Could Return Soon Under Gov. Abbott’s Trigger Order
Daniel FriendJuly 29, 2021
County judges can implement renewed restrictions if COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 15 percent of a region’s capacity for seven days.
EnergyStatewide NewsRising Texas Temperatures May Put the Power Grid to the Test
Brad JohnsonJuly 27, 2021
As another hot Texas summer begins, the state's power grid and those who run it hope to regain the public's trust after February's disaster.
HealthcareStatewide NewsTexas Hospitals Lack Compliance with Federal Price Transparency Rule According to Survey
Brad JohnsonJuly 21, 2021
The analysis found the vast majority of hospitals across America were some degree of non-compliant with the new regulation.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsTensions Ease Between Conservatives and Republican Women’s Group Over Critical Race Theory Support
Kim RobertsJuly 15, 2021
A brewing conflict among political activists on the right over critical race theory legislation seems to have eased for now.
87th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsAbbott Says He’ll Call ‘Special Session After Special Session,’ Backs Stripping Leadership Spots from Democrats Who Fled Texas
Brad JohnsonJuly 13, 2021
Greg Abbott voiced proposed recourse for House Democrats that broke quorum on Monday by flying to Washington D.C.
EnergyStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Issues Directives to PUC, ERCOT to Shore Up the Texas Power Grid
Brad JohnsonJuly 6, 2021
In addition to the legislative response, Abbott issued regulatory directives to the state's utilities regulator to shore up the power grid.