en https://www.texastribune.org/ https://static.feedpress.com/logo/trib-brief-podcast-5ad61ddc8230d.jpg Society & Culture nonadult What you need to know today about Texas politics and policy The Texas Tribune texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law Copyright 2020 Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law Start your day with a concise round-up of what you need to know today — delivered straight to your podcast player or smart speaker. With reporters based in Austin, Washington, D.C., and on the U.S.–Mexico border, The Brief is your go-to source for news on statewide issues. 1362288303 podcasts@texastribune.org no The Texas Tribune https://www.texastribune.org/ Get the latest news on Texas politics and policy from The Texas Tribune now on Amazon Alexa. With reporters based in Austin, Washington, D.C., and on the U.S.–Mexico border, we are your go-to source for news on statewide issues. en News Copyright 2020 Texas Tribune Thu, 02 May 2024 02:32:13 +0000 The Texas Tribune podcasts@texastribune.org The Texas Tribune What you need to know today about Texas politics and policy false episodic https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929448/the-brief-is-going-on-hiatus--56591721
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]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56561943 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000 The Texas Tribune In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without proper authorization, while lawyers for the state said it notified the feds first. Sad to announce that this will be the last episode of... In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without proper authorization, while lawyers for the state said it notified the feds first.

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]]> 288 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929450/can-ken-paxton-be-forced-to-testify-at-his-impeachment-trial--56550132 Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled in the trial’s opening hours.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56550132 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000 The Texas Tribune Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled in the trial’s opening hours. Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled in the trial’s opening hours.]]> 284 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929451/former-judge-declines-to-serve-as-lt-gov-dan-patrick-s-adviser-for-ken-paxton-impeachment-trial--56528452 A day after Patrick announced the appointment, Marc Brown declined it, citing a campaign contribution he made to Paxton’s GOP primary opponent in 2021.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56528452 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000 The Texas Tribune A day after Patrick announced the appointment, Marc Brown declined it, citing a campaign contribution he made to Paxton’s GOP primary opponent in 2021. A day after Patrick announced the appointment, Marc Brown declined it, citing a campaign contribution he made to Paxton’s GOP primary opponent in 2021.]]> 201 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929452/new-allegations-against-ken-paxton-raise-stakes-for-early-decisions-in-impeachment-trial--56508829 Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous votes on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the suspended attorney general

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]]> 427 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929483/1-4m-texans-student-debts-won-t-be-canceled-but-a-new-loan-repayment-plan-could-bring-savings--56008526 ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56008526 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000 The Texas Tribune After the U.S. Supreme Court ended President Joe Biden’s debt cancellation program, advocates for lowering student loan debt say the federal SAVE plan, an updated loan repayment program, could save Texans and other borrowers a lot of money in interest. 337 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929484/suspended-texas-ag-ken-paxton-won-t-testify-at-his-impeachment-trial-defense-attorney-says--55997907 ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55997907 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000 The Texas Tribune The Texas Senate could pressure Paxton to testify, but members of his defense team say they will fight such efforts. 303 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929485/judge-orders-texas-department-of-public-safety-to-release-records-related-to-uvalde-shooting-response--55537507 ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55537507 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000 The Texas Tribune The state law enforcement agency has been withholding nearly all of its records on police’s botched response to Texas’ deadliest school shooting. DPS will have the chance to redact the documents before they are released. 440 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929486/with-second-special-session-underway-texas-lawmakers-offer-their-initial-pitches-on-property-tax-cuts--55430431 ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55430431 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000 The Texas Tribune An impasse among Texas’ top GOP legislators has dragged on for months. On Wednesday, the House and Senate each advanced their own plans in the hopes to move the conversation forward. 373 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/19115/16929487/first-special-session-ends-with-texas-lawmakers-still-deadlocked-on-property-taxes--55307375 ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55307375 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:03 +0000 The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott quickly called lawmakers back to the Capitol for round two, hoping to break an impasse that has outlasted the regular session and one overtime period. 371 texas, politics, news, election, legislature, immigration, healthcare, republican, democrat, news, policy, transportation, law no full The Texas Tribune