The 2014 election season is already in full swing. Here's a completely unofficial — and very preliminary — look at the people who have either thrown their names in the ring or been mentioned as possible contenders. Full Story
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A year after the Obama administration announced a program granting deportation reprieves to some undocumented children, stalled negotiations over immigration reform have left the fate of the program unclear. Full Story
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Railroads in Texas have been moving increasing amounts of crude oil to keep pace with the state's drilling boom. But new findings and recent accidents have raised safety concerns in some towns. Full Story
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While state Sen. Wendy Davis mulls a gubernatorial bid, attention has shifted back to her home district. Full Story
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At a candidate forum on Wednesday night in Fort Worth, two Republicans hoping to replace state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, slammed her recent high-profile fight against new abortion restrictions in Texas. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Perry supporters launching new national group; Stockman invites Obama-mocking rodeo clown to Texas; Senate candidate attacks Davis in new video ad Full Story
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Evan, Jay, Morgan and Reeve discuss the controversy that continues to surround CSCOPE, money owed by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign, and the latest on legislators with primary challengers. Full Story
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Today our Knight Foundation-funded Tribune Fellows launched NewsBiz, a website that — we hope — will start a global conversation around best practices in the business of digital news. Full Story
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In a video ad featuring her adoptive daughter, Konni Burton, a GOP contender for state Sen. Wendy Davis' Fort Worth seat, attacks the filibustering Democrat for her stance on abortion. Full Story
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Now that we've (finally) made it through the 83rd legislative session, all eyes turn to 2014, where the statewide elections feature more open seats than any ballot since 1990. Our new 2014 Elections landing page has you covered. Full Story
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Now that it's through the Legislature, lawmakers and advocates have to sell a constitutional amendment that boosts funding for Texas highways without sapping interest for completing that funding a few months later. Full Story
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A few minor ethics measures passed in the 83rd legislative session. But the real story is what didn’t happen. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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If Attorney General Greg Abbott wins the governor's race without a battle, he could claim a bit of Texas election history. Open races for governor are almost always a lot more competitive than this one is shaping up to be. Full Story
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As housing prices rise in major metropolitan areas, the state is changing and standardizing the growing number of eviction cases before judges in Texas. Full Story
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The chorus of Democratic voices calling on state Sen. Wendy Davis to run for governor continues to swell. Full Story
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Your evening reading: A&M switches gears on law school plan; Dewhurst is a "listening leader;" former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul won't be giving a nod to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in 2016. Full Story
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It’s been more than a year since Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst lost his bid to become a U.S. senator, but his campaign still owes consultants and vendors nearly $1 million, Federal Election Commission records show. Full Story
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Texas A&M University officially closed on its purchase of a new law school on Monday, and while the original plan was more of a merger, the new deal is a complete acquisition for Texas A&M. Full Story
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Because of drought-related water shortages, Texas Parks and Wildlife has cut water service to Guadalupe River State Park’s three campgrounds and restrooms on most weekdays. Full Story
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For this week's nonscientific survey of insiders in politics and government, we asked about the two Texans who might figure into the Republican presidential race in 2016, and about the future face of the Texas GOP. Full Story
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