https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/katharine-wilson/The latest news by Katharine Wilson.enTue, 11 Feb 2025 16:43:41 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/11/texas-reimbursement-operation-lone-star-border-abbott/The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation.By Katharine WilsonTue, 11 Feb 2025 16:43:41 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/11/texas-reimbursement-operation-lone-star-border-abbott/In Eagle Pass, Shelby Park, occupied by the Texas National Guard and other state agencies, has become to many a symbol of the state's Operation Lone Star, which aims to improve border security.Shelby Park, occupied by the Texas National Guard and other state agencies, is seen along the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Eagle Pass.Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/27/texans-congress-trump-executive-orders/Ending birthright citizenship, increasing oil drilling, and leaving WHO are just a few bills the state’s Republicans pushed in Congress this month.By Katharine WilsonMon, 27 Jan 2025 16:27:53 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/27/texans-congress-trump-executive-orders/In the U.S. Capitol, many of President Trump's executive orders are matched by bills introduced or promoted by Texas Republicans.A U.S. Capitol Police officer stands guard at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 21, 2021.Eric Lee for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/16/scott-turner-confirmation-hearing-Trump/Picked to lead the housing agency under Trump, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats say they want to act only after a background check.By Katharine WilsonThu, 16 Jan 2025 16:41:06 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/16/scott-turner-confirmation-hearing-Trump/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/09/gene-wu-texas-house-dem-caucus/After his party lost seats in the Texas House, Wu says he’s focused on building a coalition against extremism.By Katharine WilsonThu, 09 Jan 2025 16:09:07 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/09/gene-wu-texas-house-dem-caucus/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/07/congress-bill-deportation-undocumented-crimes/The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.By Uriel J. García and Katharine WilsonTue, 07 Jan 2025 16:48:23 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/07/congress-bill-deportation-undocumented-crimes/