Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

Downtown San Antonio

Texas poised for slower job growth this year, Dallas Fed projects

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

The state will add nearly 284,000 jobs this year, a 2% increase from 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Fed projects.

Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety officers position themselves on the banks of the Rio Grande, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in El Paso.

Justice Department says it will sue if Texas enforces new law punishing illegal border crossing

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

After years of losing battles with GOP leaders, some big city Texas mayors strike friendlier tone

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

Fifteen homes make up a “missing middle” housing block in the Lone Star neighborhood.

Texas proposition lets voters decide whether to cut property taxes for homeowners and businesses

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Members of the Fe Y Justice Worker Center hold signs to protest House Bill 2127, dubbed the "Death Star bill," during a press conference at Houston’s City Hall on July 14.

Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

An older home in Alamo Heights

Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Texas lawmakers fail to reach last-minute deal to cut property taxes

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

Texas House passes $12B property tax relief package

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

A leasing sign is displayed outside Garden Court Apartments in north Midland.

Texas renters got temporary help during the pandemic. Lawmakers are unlikely to extend it.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune and Lucy Tompkins, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune January 31, 2023January 31, 2023