The Texas Observer
Book and Periodical PublishingTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Texas Observer is a nonprofit news organization based in Austin, Texas, focused on investigative, political, and social-justice reporting from the state. Its award-winning magazine is published fortnightly, and its website provides daily content. Founded in 1954, the organization aims to cover issues neglected by the mainstream press and to promote democratic participation through accurate reporting. The Observer serves readers who seek in-depth accountability reporting and open government coverage on education, justice, and public policy in Texas. It operates within the book and periodical publishing industry as a small-to-mid-sized newsroom and collaborates with journalism associations and academic partners to broaden its reporting. A notable recent development is the 2022 appointment of Cavazos as president, signaling ongoing organizational evolution.