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• Ken Paxton was acquitted. See how each Senator voted.

  By Carla Astudillo Sept. 16, 2023

  After spending two weeks listening to both sides make their case, Texas Senators voted to acquit Paxton on all 16 articles of impeachment. Because of this vote, Paxton will remain in office. Full Story 

• Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him

  By Robert Downen and Carla Astudillo July 24, 2023

  With the attorney general’s impeachment trial set for September, supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors. Full Story 

• Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House. See how each representative voted.

  By Carla Astudillo and Chris Essig May 27, 2023

  Here’s a list of the representatives who voted for and against impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday. Full Story 

• Ken Paxton dismissed House investigators as partisan Democrats. Their backgrounds suggest otherwise.

  By Alex Nguyen and Carla Astudillo Updated: May 25, 2023

  A Texas Tribune review of the investigators’ employment history, voting records and campaign donations found a lack of support for the attorney general’s claim. Full Story 

• Explore Texas public schools’ college readiness, demographics and teacher salaries

  By Carla Astudillo May 2, 2023

  Use our database to learn about Texas public school districts and campuses, including hundreds of charter schools and alternative campuses. Data is current as of the 2021-2022 school year. Full Story 

• Search the newly updated Government Salaries Explorer

  By Carla Astudillo and Chris Essig March 13, 2023

  The Texas Tribune’s database of Texas state employees’ compensation is updated to represent salaries as of Feb. 1. It includes detailed data for the 113 agencies in state government and positions at each of those agencies. Full Story 

• Look up your representatives in the Tribune’s elected officials directory

  By Carla Astudillo and Texas Tribune Staff Feb. 20, 2023

  Look up information about every statewide elected official, every member of the Texas Legislature and every Texan in Congress and see who represents you. Full Story 

• As the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the Legislature remains mostly white and male

  By Alexa Ura and Carla Astudillo Jan. 11, 2023

  In the 2023 legislative session that convened Tuesday, 70% of lawmakers are men. More than half of the Senate and House members are white, and nearly half are white men. Full Story 

• Look up your representatives in the Tribune’s elected officials directory

  By Carla Astudillo and Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 10, 2023

  Look up information about every statewide elected official, every member of the Texas Legislature and every Texan in Congress and see who represents you. Full Story 

• Election results: How Texas voted in the November 2022 midterms

  By Carla Astudillo Updated: Nov. 9, 2022

  Follow The Texas Tribune’s coverage of midterm election results for governor, attorney general, U.S. House and the Texas Legislature. Full Story