Your evening reading: Santorum met Perry privately in Texas for "courtesy visit"; Bernard Rapoport, Texas Democratic stalwart, dies at 94; the politics of a winner-take-all primary in Texas
Redistricting has cost Texas taxpayers nearly $1.5 million in legal expenses so far — a total that could rise as more invoices are filed. Use our interactive to compare spending by category or to see the number of hours billed for legal work.
Supporters of Rick Santorum, who this week faced intensifying calls to drop out of the presidential race, have seized on a new game plan for the Texas primary: Change the rules.
Your evening reading: Santorum supporters pushing to make Texas primary winner-take-all; cost of redistricting legal battle for state approaching $1 million; Paul begins California campaign push
His opponents may be preparing to campaign harder in Texas, but Mitt Romney appears to be winning the state's endorsement race.
Your evening reading: Texas schools net hefty Mega Millions payday; Wal-Mart heiress disputes report that she endorsed Craig James; Texas cities join brief criticizing Arizona immigration law
Your evening reading: Republican state representatives file ethics complaint against Michael Quinn Sullivan; Combs touts survey showing Texas businesses skeptical of health care reform; Jackson Lee drafting neighborhood-watch bill
For this week's nonscientific survey of the state's political and government insiders, we asked about their current assessment of the presidential race, federal health care, prosecutor accountability, and whether the governor could wind up on the national ticket.
Rick Perry the presidential candidate has re-emerged — in a new book making some controversial claims about his behavior on the campaign trail.
Your evening reading: Perry spokesman slams book claiming governor used painkillers to get through debates; anti-incumbent Super PAC targeting Joe Barton, Ralph Hall; prospect of further primary delays likely dashed
It's no April Fool's joke: Our first quarter stats on site traffic and fundraising are significantly ahead of this time last year — and augur extremely well for a robust and record-breaking 2012.
If Texas Republicans want to hold a presidential debate, they may have to do so without the race's front-runner.
