https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/katharine-wilson/The latest news by Katharine Wilson.enThu, 01 May 2025 15:21:38 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/01/dan-patrick-trump-religious-liberty-commission/The commission includes Ben Carson, “Dr. Phil” McGraw and religious figures.By Katharine WilsonThu, 01 May 2025 15:21:38 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/01/dan-patrick-trump-religious-liberty-commission/President Donald Trump and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speak at a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2025 in Washington, D.C.President Donald Trump and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speak at a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via REUTERShttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/29/tilman-fertitta-texas-ambassador-italy/The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.By Katharine WilsonTue, 29 Apr 2025 20:51:43 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/29/tilman-fertitta-texas-ambassador-italy/University of Houston President Renu Khator talks with Tilman Fertitta, board of regents chair. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Fertitta to be ambassador to Italy.University of Houston President Renu Khator talks with the U of H board of regents Chairman Tilman Fertitta at the university on Feb. 21, 2024.Mark Felix for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/15/texas-congressional-seat-flores-cuellar/Hours after the announcement, the Flores team said that the new candidate had been hospitalized and is now recovering. There were no details about her condition.By Katharine WilsonTue, 15 Apr 2025 12:08:41 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/15/texas-congressional-seat-flores-cuellar/Candidates for the congressional seat in the 28th district include U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and former Rep. Mayra Flores, a Republican.U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and former Rep. Mayra Flores. Flores briefly served in Congress in 2022 after winning a special election.The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/10/chip-roy-texas-us-house-save-act-voting-name-change/Democrats argue that the bill places unnecessary hurdles on voting and could cause issues for people who have changed their name — like millions of married women.By Katharine WilsonThu, 10 Apr 2025 11:03:23 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/10/chip-roy-texas-us-house-save-act-voting-name-change/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/04/texas-ted-cruz-trump-tariffs-trade-war/The Texas senator also highlights a potential “upside,” saying the Trump tariffs could entice other countries to negotiate lower trade barriers.By Katharine WilsonFri, 04 Apr 2025 17:00:30 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/04/texas-ted-cruz-trump-tariffs-trade-war/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/03/ken-paxton-corruption-clear-senate-campaign/The federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations was the most serious inquiry Paxton faced. Its end nearly clears his slate of numerous legal battles.By Kayla Guo and Katharine WilsonThu, 03 Apr 2025 17:18:39 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/03/ken-paxton-corruption-clear-senate-campaign/Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has all but declared a run for U.S. Senate. As a legal cloud created by a federal investigation lifts, he can see a clearer path toward a primary campaign against the incumbent, John Cornyn.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Texas GOP Convention Thursday, May 23, 2024 in San Antonio.Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/25/texas-cia-director-group-chat/The former Texas congressman says his communication in the chat was lawful and did not include classified information.By Katharine WilsonTue, 25 Mar 2025 15:40:52 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/25/texas-cia-director-group-chat/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/12/texas-congress-cornyn-mccaul-trump-chips-act/Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.By Katharine WilsonWed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/12/texas-congress-cornyn-mccaul-trump-chips-act/From left: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott and then-Samsung co-CEO Ki Nam Kim at a 2021 announcement about a new $17 billion chip plant in Taylor, the third such plant in central Texas.From left: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Gov. Greg Abbott look on as then-Samsung co-CEO and Vice Chairman Ki Nam Kim speaks at an economic announcement at the Texas Governor's Mansion on Nov. 23, 2021, in Austin. Greg Abbott was joined by John Cornyn and Samsung's Ki Nam Kim to announce a new $17 billion chip plant in Taylor, the third such plant in the area.Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/06/house-censure-rep-al-green/Green, a Democrat from Houston, was protesting any planned cuts in Medicaid. He said it was worth a punishment to stand up for those who depend on government benefits.By Katharine WilsonThu, 06 Mar 2025 10:15:46 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/06/house-censure-rep-al-green/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/05/greg-casar-elon-musk-texas-clash-dc/From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.By Katharine WilsonWed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/05/greg-casar-elon-musk-texas-clash-dc/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/04/texans-nungaray-trump-speech-to-congress/The Texas Democrat who has a history of attention-getting acts repeatedly shouted “no mandate to cut Medicaid.”By Katharine WilsonTue, 04 Mar 2025 16:57:15 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/04/texans-nungaray-trump-speech-to-congress/https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/24/olivia-julianna-democratic-campaign-criticism/Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.By Katharine WilsonMon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/24/olivia-julianna-democratic-campaign-criticism/Olivia Julianna in her office in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.Olivia Julianna in her office on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Houston. Julianna, a Texas Democratic activist and a content creator, hopes to set Democrats up for success in the state.Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribunehttps://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/