Politics

Today on Texas Matters—How Texas could see a reshuffle of congressional maps to keep Republican Control of Congress. When is a Hood not a Hood? When President Trump puts names of Confederate figures back on military bases. And why you could see tomato prices jump at the grocery store.

Barbara Jordan was a trailblazing American politician, civil rights leader, and the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Mary Ellen Curtin chronicles Jordan's life in her book, She Changed the Nation.

NPR spoke with 30 small groups of people around the country about what they'd want other people to understand about their community — and what they want to understand about others

There is a fundamental gap between many Americans about political beliefs which threatens the United States. The angry repetitive and unproductive arguments are clearly not helping. But there is a way to move beyond the partisan divisions and uniting behind creating a better future. We’re joined by psychologist Kenneth Barish to discuss his book "Bridging our Political Divide."

On Jan. 14, 2025, the 89th Legislature’s regular session will be gaveled in and will run to June 2. After another bruising November election for the Democrats, Republicans control both the Texas House and Senate.

In the leadup to Election Day, public radio stations across the state are exploring how Texans’ religious beliefs affect the way they’re thinking about voting in November – and the greater role of government in general.

Barbara Jordan was a trailblazing American politician, civil rights leader, and the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Mary Ellen Curtin chronicles Jordan's life in her book, She Changed the Nation.

At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms.

The state has built about 34 miles of wall spread out across at least six counties on Texas’ 1,254-mile border with Mexico.

The former Alamo City mayor and secretary of Housing and Urban Development said that the president should back 'a stronger Democratic candidate to prevent a disastrous second Trump term.'