Texas culture

The state's contribution brings the Juneteenth museum's funds to $50 million — more than two-thirds of its $70 million goal.

The bill creates a 10-year trust that could infuse up to $2.5 billion in incentives to TV and film studios that decide to film in Texas.

Texas keeps public in the dark on its agencies actions or inactions in child abuse and neglect deaths

The federal Office for Refugee Resettlement recently announced a policy change that limits who can receive grants. Only states — not nonprofits — can access that money beginning in October.

Although an investigation into allegations of child pornography at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is closed, the case has prompted a Tarrant County lawmaker to propose a law outlining the types of artworks that should be barred from museums.

The bill would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban.

Public health experts say Texas needs better messaging on vaccinations and quarantining and more people conducting contact tracing to contain the spread.

Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.

If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.

Federal lawmakers are also considering adopting daylight saving time permanently.