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Open Legislative Races Draw More than 70 Candidates
While dozens of members of the Texas Legislature are fighting for re-election across the state, a slew of open seats means there will be at least 18 freshman lawmakers come January – two in the Senate...
View ArticleVideo: A Conversation with Sid Miller
Full video of my 3/10 conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Topics discussed: the state of ag, the decline in rural population, fee increases, cupcakes and deep fryers, and...
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Paying Off Toll Roads Could Top $30 Billion
If Texas decided to pay off the construction debt for nearly all of its toll roads tomorrow, the price tag would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $30 billion — at least according to a preliminary...
View ArticleVideo: A Conversation with Goldman, Klick and Romero
Full video of my 3/29 conversation with three members the Texas House who represent Fort Worth: Republicans Craig Goldman and Stephanie Klick and Democrat Ramon Romero Jr.
View ArticleVideo: Is the Top 10 Percent Rule Working?
Full video of our 3/31 conversation about the Top 10 Percent Rule with Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz, former UT-Austin President Larry Faulkner, and state Reps. Donna Howard, D-Austin, and John...
View ArticleVideo: A Conversation with Nevárez and Uresti
Full video of our 4/13 conversation at Sul Ross State University in Alpine with state Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, and state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio.
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Some Voters to Weigh in Twice This Month on Empty House Seats
Voters in Houston and San Antonio will weigh in on their future representation in the Texas House this Saturday. Two weeks later, they're expected to come back and do it again — with a largely...
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San Antonio Special Election Likely Headed to Runoff
Members of Texas House District 120, in east San Antonio, went to the polls today to vote in a special election — hoping to find a candidate to step in and fill the remainder of former state Rep. Ruth...
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Senators Vow to Tighten Emergency Leave Rules
*Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a comment from House Speaker Joe Straus.Members of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday vowed to "tighten it up" when it comes to granting...
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State Rep. Wayne Smith Now Wants Recount in House District 128 Runoff
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Briscoe Cain.In a reversal, state Rep. Wayne Smith is now pursuing a recount in his narrow loss in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff....
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Suggests Legislature Might Step In on Bathroom Guidelines
Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.Declaring that "this fight is just beginning," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday escalated his battle against guidelines in Texas and across the...
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In Time for Shark Week, Fin Ban Takes Effect
A ban on the trade of shark fins in Texas goes into effect Friday — just in time for the popular string of Discovery Channel programming known as “Shark Week.”Buying or selling shark fins will now be a...
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Texas Lawmaker: Legislature Should Invest in Maritime Ports
The state Legislature should increase its focus on maritime ports and dedicate money to increasing their capacity during next year's session, said state Rep. Larry Gonzales during a House committee...
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News of Rep. Dawnna Dukes' change in plans fuels questions for potential...
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Jose "Chito" Vela III.A new level of uncertainty emerged Saturday after an article said state Rep. Dawnna Dukes no longer plans to leave...
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Texas lawmakers have tried to end daylight saving time for years. Can they do...
Today’s Texplainer question was inspired by readers Jeanette McWilliams and Elizabeth Hopkins.Hey, Texplainer: What’s all this fuss in the Legislature about ending daylight saving time in Texas? Why...
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In 2015, Texas lawmakers rejected effort to upgrade state's disease response
Environmental Services Supervisor John Carter practices the proper technique to put on safety equipment during a personal protective equipment training session in Houston on March 12, 2020. Mark Felix...
View ArticleVideo: The Post-Primary TribCast
Watch more video.On this week's TribCast, recorded with a live audience on the morning after Tuesday's primaries, Ross talks to Evan, Patrick, Abby and Jim about the results — and what they mean.
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Revisit Our God & Governing Series
Credit: Justin DehnIn the 2015 Texas legislative session, state lawmakers frequently used their religious beliefs to defend their policymaking. Take a look back at "God & Governing," our...
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Texas legislators eye tougher rules on chemical tanks to prevent explosions,...
Texas lawmakers are pushing to require new standards on above-ground chemical storage tanks during the upcoming legislative session. Credit: Edmund D. Fountain/ProPublica/Texas TribuneDeer Park...
View ArticleDespite decades of mass shootings in Texas, legislators have failed to pass...
State lawmakers have rejected dozens of bills that would have prevented people from legally obtaining weapons used in many mass shootings. Instead, they’ve made it easier for residents to get guns and...
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