The Texas Observer is a progressive, nonprofit news outlet and print magazine founded in 1954, dedicated to covering the state of Texas. Known for its investigative reporting and narrative storytelling, the Observer aims to make Texas more equitable by focusing on underreported communities and holding public officials and corporations accountable. The publication values rigorous, fact-based journalism that entertains and informs, while challenging existing cultural and political narratives. The Observer remains committed to editorial independence and transparency, with a mission to prioritize human values and rights above all interests.