Texas Standard For August 28, 2019
As fall approaches, the political season heats up: and a there’s a shift in the role of Texas in one of the most consequential election seasons in modern memory. Coming up a conversation with Gromer Jeffers, political writer for The Dallas Morning News, on why the Texas factor in the 2020 election year goes way beyond the presidential race. And: The homelessness crisis in San Francisco: most of those experiencing homelessness are Texans, says California’s governor. Politifact takes a closer look. Also: An especially wooly war for survival in the Trans Pecos. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:

Miguel Gutierrez Jr./KUT
Most viewed right now

Final version of bill to end vehicle inspections heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

The Texas legislative session wraps up today. Here’s where major bills stand.

Terlingua residents see property taxes triple – or more – this year

North Texans face great hunger risk after SNAP cuts during ‘food price emergency’

Republican-led Texas Legislature adjourns without passing most GOP priorities

Refugee Services of Texas permanently closing after four decades

Final version of bill to end vehicle inspections heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

The Texas legislative session wraps up today. Here’s where major bills stand.

Terlingua residents see property taxes triple – or more – this year

North Texans face great hunger risk after SNAP cuts during ‘food price emergency’

Republican-led Texas Legislature adjourns without passing most GOP priorities
