In a 2016 First, Pro-Bush Super PAC Books Airtime in Texas
A super PAC supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush this week reserved airtime for Texas' Republican presidential primary. Full Story
A super PAC supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush this week reserved airtime for Texas' Republican presidential primary. Full Story
Along a disputed stretch of the Red River, one Clay County farmer got his land back from the federal government. Can his neighbors follow suit? Full Story
Members of Texas' congressional delegation are making their support for presidential candidates known — in thousand-dollar increments from their own campaign accounts. Full Story
After a week in which his disdain for the so-called “mainstream media” reached new heights, Ted Cruz did what any White House hopeful would do: He went hunting with a bunch of unarmed journalists. Full Story
If Iowa Congressman Steve King's friendship with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz yields an endorsement, it could boost Cruz's hopes in early voting Iowa and help Cruz illustrate that conservatives are lining up behind his campaign. Full Story
The Health Care track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on the Legislature, the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We also featured a conversation with Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor. Full Story
Frustrated with his recent public comments, the University of Texas System Board of Regents has again rebuked outspoken member Wallace Hall. Full Story
The University of Texas at Austin on Friday extended its apparel contract with Nike. The new deal — 15 years, $250 million — is the biggest in the history of college sports, school officials say. Full Story
The Justice track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on criminal justice reform, the Legislature, open carry, and gay rights and states' rights. There was also a conversation with several Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges. Full Story
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday called for an end to “a never-ending cycle of perpetual litigation” over how the state funds its public schools, saying the courts should stay out of a legislative decision. Full Story
The Republican National Committee said Friday it was suspending its partnership with NBC News to host a presidential debate next year in Texas, citing concerns it had with how CNBC conducted the most recent debate. Full Story
Aides to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, leader of the Texas Senate, say a bill cracking down on sanctuary cities would be fast-tracked in a special session. But so far Gov. Greg Abbott is resisting calls to convene one, meaning any reforms would be put on hold for more than a year. Full Story
In the Roundup: Ted Cruz shines in the latest GOP presidential debate, lays out his tax plan and picks up an endorsement from a popular conservative here at home. Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott challenges Dallas County’s "sanctuary" policies. Full Story
Suppose the Texas agriculture commissioner had to recuse himself from any regulation of beef, or the state comptroller had to stay out of any tax cases involving motor fuel. The Texas attorney general actually has a problem like that. Full Story
Ted Cruz raises $772,000 off his attention grabbing performance at the GOP presidential debate, early voting is up ahead of Tuesday's amendment election and Hillary Clinton weighs in on HERO — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
More than a dozen companies responded to a recent request from Comptroller Glenn Hegar for input on how Texas should set up a planned gold bullion depository. Full Story
Ted Cruz's debate performance earned him good reviews and, more importantly, fueled $1.1 million in fundraising in the hours after the debate. But he still has ground to make up on the frontrunners. Full Story
The day after a breakout moment on the debate stage that lit up social media and pumped more than $1 million into his campaign coffers, Ted Cruz sought to convert it all into momentum in a presidential race where he still badly trails. Full Story
The Transportation track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival included panel discussions on high-speed rail, transportation planning, urban mobility and the Legislature. Listen to audio from each session. Full Story
The Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission Thursday paid tribute to its namesake – who was wrongfully convicted in a 1985 rape case – and began setting a vision for its role in prevent further wrongful convictions in Texas. Full Story