Video: A Conversation With Huffman and Watson
Full video of my 1/12 conversation with state Sens. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, and Kirk Watson, D-Austin — the chairs of the Senate Republican and Democratic caucuses. Full Story
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Hegar: Revenue Estimate "Based on Expectations of Moderate Expansion"
Announcing a two-year revenue estimate that reflects "uncertainties in oil prices and the possibilities of a slowing global economy," Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday that lawmakers will have $113 billion to divvy up in the next two-year budget. Full Story
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T-Squared: It's Texas Weekly — But Daily
Tomorrow isn't just day one of the 84th legislative session — it's also the kickoff of our new afternoon email report, one we’ll be offering as a new benefit for subscribers to our premium newsletter for political insiders. Full Story
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View a map of Texas Capitol offices
While they might not be completely moved in, the lawmakers of the 84th Legislature have their Capitol offices. We've updated our office maps so you can see exactly where your lawmaker's office is located. Full Story
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Analysis: For Session, a Mix of New Faces and a Heavy Dose of Suspense
Another legislative session is starting, with a twist. Texans, accustomed to the same players in the same offices for years and years, will see something new as this unfolds: change. Full Story
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Elected Officials Directory Updated and Upgraded
With a new group of legislators set to be sworn in, we've updated our Elected Officials Directory to include all the officials taking office in 2015. Not only is the directory easier to navigate, you can now share individual lawmaker pages on social media. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 12, 2015
Glenn Hegar, the state's new comptroller, today releases his revenue estimate for the next two years, which will go a long way to setting the early tone for the 84th Legislature. Full Story
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Inside Texas Politics: Budget, Quakes and Local Control
On this week's edition of WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey focus on the 84th Texas Legislature, which starts Tuesday. Full Story
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Rule on Natural Gas Rate Hikes is Fuel for Debate
The Texas Railroad Commission recently endorsed changes to how cities can challenge natural gas utility rate increases. Commissioners say the rule should help cut expenses for ratepayers. But some critics say the rule puts cities at a disadvantage. Full Story
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The Playlist: Brand New Day
With the 84th Legislature starting next week and new faces in every statewide office, it feels like a "Brand New Day" in and around the Capitol, so that's how we started this week's playlist off of the week's news. Full Story
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Dan Patrick and the Two-Thirds Rule: A Primer
When he first tried to end the Senate's two-thirds rule eight years ago, Dan Patrick was a neophyte state senator easily brushed aside by tradition-bound colleagues. As lieutenant governor, the odds are a bit more in his favor. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Jan. 5 to 9, 2015. Full Story
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Perry: Three Things I Would Do as President
Gov. Rick Perry joked about his "oops" moment when asked Friday for the first three things he would do as president to strengthen the U.S. economy. Full Story
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HHSC Revamping Rules After Paying for Janek Aide's MBA
The embattled agency on Friday promised reforms, after confirming a Tribune finding that an employee with ties to Commissioner Kyle Janek and ousted chief counsel Jack Stick has been pursuing his MBA at taxpayers' expense. Full Story
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Appeals Judges Raise Doubts on Gay Marriage Ban
Two of three federal appeals judges hearing arguments on Texas' ban on same-sex marriages had tough questions for a state attorney's argument that marriage is a “subsidy” that the state has the right to grant and withhold. Full Story
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All Roads Lead to Rome? In 2016, Try Texas
Of the two dozen or so politicos floated as serious presidential contenders, an uncanny number have a legitimate Texas connection. Full Story
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By the Numbers: The Inauguration Celebration
This year, for the first time in a while, there will be new faces in the spotlight as Austin prepares for its quadrennial inauguration festivities. A two-day, $4 million bash is set to usher Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick into office. Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: A High Stakes Revenue Estimate
Hegar takes the spotlight with his first revenue estimate on Monday, a runoff in SD-26 is generating speculation and Perry makes a slew of judicial appointments: All that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 9, 2015
The incoming governor on Thursday equated local efforts to regulate single-use plastic bags or fracking to forms of collectivism. Full Story
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Texas Poised to Cut Some Specialty License Plates
If fans of Dr Pepper and the Fort Worth Zoo don't get it in gear, their chance to buy specialty license plates might soon be gone. The Houston Rockets are hanging by a thread. Full Story
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