Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect

14-08-2026 01:36 via feeds.texastribune.org

Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect

The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act.

Read more »

Lawsuit seeks to stop Big Bend border wall construction

Lawsuit seeks to stop Big Bend border wall construction

Texas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers

Texas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers

Texas’ schools A-F grades relatively flat while more districts hope to avoid takeovers

Texas’ schools A-F grades relatively flat while more districts hope to avoid takeovers

Data center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it

Data center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it

UT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the courses

UT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the courses

Federal judge extends pause on border wall construction at South Texas wildlife refuge

Federal judge extends pause on border wall construction at South Texas wildlife refuge

Houston law firm with Trump ties declines $150 million contract to represent migrant children

Houston law firm with Trump ties declines $150 million contract to represent migrant children

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms

U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston

U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston

Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after 2 schools receive fifth failing ratings

Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after 2 schools receive fifth failing ratings

Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.

Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.

Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move

In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move

Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court

Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court