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The Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is made up of opinion journalists with wide-ranging expertise whose consensus opinions and endorsements represent the voice of the institution – defined as the board members, their editor and the publisher. The board is separate from the newsroom and other sections of the paper. Winner of 2022 Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing.

Stories By The Editorial Board

Abbott's pardon in BLM protest killing isn't justice (Editorial)

Gov. Abbott appeared to cave to political pressure when he requested a pardon for Daniel Perry, convicted of murder in death of Garrett Foster at BLM protest. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Can't ban books? They'll close the library instead. (Editorial)

There’s more than one way to skin a cat. And in Llano County, there may be more than one way to ban a book. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Highest court shouldn't have lowest ethical standards (Editorial)

The recent revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' questionable friendship with a Republican megadonor reflects the public perception that ethical codes of conduct don't apply to the nation's highest court. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Tennessee expels lawmakers. Will Texas follow? (Editorial)

Before last week, the most famous Tennessee lawmaker ever to be “expelled” from office ended up in Texas. Unlike what happened in Tennessee last week, it was voters, not fellow lawmakers, who decided they didn’t want David Crockett representing... Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Is Turner's anti-dumping plan just a temporary fix? (Editorial)

Houston's new federally funded $17.8 million illegal dumping cleanup program takes enforcement out of residents' hands, but what will happen when the money runs out? Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Do Tanglewood affordable housing NIMBYs have a point? (Editorial)

Public facility corporations take billions of dollars of property off tax rolls in exchange for promises of affordable housing. The program needs reform. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Houston is so much more than butt ugly (Thumbs)

Also: Possum-wrangling in Daisy Dukes. Calamari scapegoat. Math-challenged state accountant. Astronauts don't want to return to the office, either. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

A measure of justice for Sutherland Springs survivors (Editorial)

It was clear that long before the $144.5 million settlement that the Air Force failed to share information about the would-be shooter with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Are wind and solar unfairly subsidized? (Editorial)

The answer is complicated. The solution shouldn't be. Gov. Abbott and Texas Legislature shouldn't pick winners among renewables and fossil fuels in energy market. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Trump’s felony arrest leaves him dazed and accused (Editorial)

May justice in Donald Trump's felony arrest be swift. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

At River Oaks murder scene we saw depravity and grace (Editorial)

An editorial board member who happened on the scene saw some people helping and others brandishing their snapshots. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Thumbs: A&M streaker wasn't foolin.' Buc-ee's ancestor.

Also: All that glitters is not Katy; be a real chicken Ken Paxton; budgets blown on Rockets stars in more ways than one; and Houston restaurateurs represent our city's grit and finesse once again. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Would Texas property tax relief help you? Depends. (Editorial)

Vying proposals in the Texas House and Senate would both give property taxpayers a break but one would benefit far more Texans. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

‘Daddy, what’s a porn star?’ How to explain this one. (Editorial)

Republicans are worried about drag shows. What are their kids learning from Trump? Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

TEA takeover of HISD: Editorials and op-eds (Opinion)

The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board and experts weigh in on the TEA takeover of HISD. Here's what they had to say. The Editorial Board

Texas won't protect kids from guns. Just drag shows. (Editorial)

Across the courtyard there was an Earth goddess painted by Don Rimx, her body made of sticks, her limbs splinted, her hair green, her face scowling. She wasn’t like anyone you’ve ever seen on an American middle school wall, and at the same time... Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Mike Morath and Editorial Board: Read the transcript (Opinion)

The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board sat down with Mike Morath, the Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency, to discuss the HISD school takeover. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

TEA’s Mike Morath lays out ambitious vision for HISD (Editorial)

What do TEA head Mike Morath's plans for the HISD takeover include so far. Charters? Testing? Closing schools? We asked. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Mexico migrant center fire and Biden-AMLO cowardice (Editorial)

A deadly fire at a migrant center in Juarez highlights rising tensions along the U.S.-Mexico border following immigration policy compromises by Biden. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Texas' zombie 313 tax break is baaa-aaack (Editorial)

Republicans and Democrats agreed that Texas' Chapter 313 tax incentive program was glorified corporate welfare, so why are they keen on reviving it? Houston Chronicle Editorial Board