Joelle DiPaolo is the Observer’s legislative intern covering the 2025 session. She is currently a senior journalism major at ...

All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: A ...

Dems could do little but sound the alarm on vouchers—and warn the $7.7-billion school-finance package is still not enough.

More than 50 years later, some Houston families still wait for confirmation that their sons and brothers were among the ...

Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a ...

In response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses ...

All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: ...

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear ...

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history ...

Articles preferably include Texas Observer alongside author byline (first name last name/Texas Observer). Photos, ...