Skip to main content

Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap, May 2 to May 6

No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome.

Republish

No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome.

Texas Tribune donors or members may be quoted or mentioned in our stories, or may be the subject of them. For a complete list of contributors, click here.

Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Independent Texas reporting needs your support. The Texas Tribune delivers fact-based journalism for Texans, by Texans — and our community of members, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth news and information. Will you support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation of any amount?

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Choose an amount or learn more about membership.

$18 $20 $25 Other
Donate now

Information about the authors

Justin Dehn’s staff photo

Learn about The Texas Tribune’s policies, including our partnership with The Trust Project to increase transparency in news.

Explore related story topics

Courts Criminal justice Economy State government 82nd Legislative Session Barack Obama Budget Campus carry David Dewhurst Griffin Perry Rick Perry Texas House of Representatives Texas Legislature Texas Senate