The Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit digital news organization that provides in-depth and unbiased coverage of Texas politics, policy, and issues. It was founded in 2009 by venture capitalist John Thornton with the mission to empower Texans with civic information they need to participate in their democracy. The Tribune covers a wide range of topics including education, health care, immigration, criminal justice, energy, social services and infrastructure among others. It also offers explainers and analysis on major issues affecting Texas. The organization is funded through a diversified business model that includes memberships, major donations from individuals and foundations, corporate sponsorships, events and other revenue streams. Editorial decisions are made by journalists alone without influence from donors.

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • The Texas Tribune reports contradicting information about the number of arrests during a pro-Palestinian protest at UT-Austin.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett Urges Joe Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race after Poor Debate Performance

    Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett Urges Joe Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race after Poor Debate Performance

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas becomes first to call for President Joe Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race due to poor debate performance, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.
  • Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors: A Legal Battle Over Parental Rights and Medical Autonomy

    Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors: A Legal Battle Over Parental Rights and Medical Autonomy

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Texas Supreme Court upheld a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, ruling that parental rights are outweighed by the state's authority to regulate medicine. The decision leaves over 150,000 transgender youths in the US without access to recognized medical treatments and faces criticism from advocacy groups.
  • Convicted Murderer Ramiro Gonzales Faces Execution Amid Debate Over Rehabilitation and Probability of Future Violence

    Convicted Murderer Ramiro Gonzales Faces Execution Amid Debate Over Rehabilitation and Probability of Future Violence

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2001 Convicted killer Ramiro Gonzales, who abducted, raped, and murdered 18-year-old Bridget Townsend in 2001, is set for execution on January 25, 2023. Despite his lawyers' claims that he has rehabilitated through faith and ministry work behind bars and unsuccessful organ donation attempts, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency. Gonzales' case raises debates about the use of probability in death penalty eligibility and the importance of considering rehabilitation.
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Vows to Continue Serving in Congress

    Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Vows to Continue Serving in Congress

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a long-time Texas congresswoman and Houston representative, announced her pancreatic cancer diagnosis on Sunday. Despite the challenges ahead, she vowed to continue serving her constituents and working on critical legislation such as an investigation into last year's HISD takeover under the Civil Rights Act.
  • Texas Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban in Landmark Decision

    Texas Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban in Landmark Decision

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state's near-total abortion laws in a unanimous decision, rejecting arguments from 22 women and two doctors that the restrictions prevented necessary medical care for complicated pregnancies. The ruling allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to continue defending the laws, which have been criticized for potential consequences on women's health.
  • Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory

    Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly wins re-election against Trump-backed challenger David Covey in a contentious primary, maintaining his power within the party and emphasizing unity among Texas Republicans.
  • Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory

    Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly wins re-election against Trump-backed challenger David Covey in a contentious primary, maintaining his power within the party and emphasizing unity among Texas Republicans.
  • Former President Trump Expresses Interest in Third Term at NRA Convention Amidst Gun Rights Debate and Biden Criticism

    Former President Trump Expresses Interest in Third Term at NRA Convention Amidst Gun Rights Debate and Biden Criticism

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump expressed his intent to run for a third term at the 2024 NRA convention in Dallas, criticizing President Biden's gun control efforts and urging members to vote.
  • Texas Governor Grants Pardon to Daniel Perry in Self-Defense Case from 2020 Black Lives Matter Protest

    Texas Governor Grants Pardon to Daniel Perry in Self-Defense Case from 2020 Black Lives Matter Protest

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted a pardon to Daniel S. Perry on May 16, 2024, after the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended it following an investigation into Perry's self-defense shooting of Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin in 2020. Foster was carrying an AK-47-style rifle.
  • Texas Flooding Crisis: Mandatory Evacuations Issued in Harris and Montgomery Counties as Extreme River Flooding Predicted

    Texas Flooding Crisis: Mandatory Evacuations Issued in Harris and Montgomery Counties as Extreme River Flooding Predicted

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Texas declares emergencies in multiple counties due to unprecedented flooding. Governor Greg Abbott expands disaster declaration to cover 88 counties at risk for severe weather and flooding. Harris and Montgomery Counties issue evacuation orders as East Fork of the San Jacinto River is expected to rise significantly above typical levels, trapping residents in their homes.