Past Contributions

• Livestream: The Future of Criminal Justice Policy

  By Texas Tribune Staff Oct. 6, 2015

  We're livestreaming our conversation on the future of criminal justice in Texas at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Full Story 

• Video: Southeast Texans Share Their Rita Stories

  By Texas Tribune Staff Sept. 25, 2015

  During an event The Texas Tribune hosted Tuesday as part of our "Road From Rita" series, audience members at Lamar University shared stories about the difficulties of evacuating ahead of Rita in 2005. Hear them describe what they went through. Full Story 

• Revisit Our Road From Rita Series

  By Texas Tribune Staff Sept. 24, 2015

  Before Hurricane Rita hit the Southeast Texas coast on Sept. 24, 2005, there was a disaster of another kind. The evacuation was marked by crowded roads and frustrated residents. But officials say they're better prepared now. Read our seven-part "Road From Rita" series, done in collaboration with the Beaumont Enterprise. Full Story 

• Video: The Road From Hurricane Rita

  By Texas Tribune Staff Sept. 22, 2015

  Here's video of our discussion on the lessons learned from Hurricane Rita and its aftermath. The conversation, which we presented with the Beaumont Enterprise, took place at Lamar University in Beaumont. Full Story 

• Deconstructing the Session: What Happened Under the Dome?

  By Texas Tribune Staff June 11, 2015

  During the 84th legislative session, state lawmakers had 140 days to pass a budget and other bills they thought were priorities for Texas. In this special collaboration with Texas Standard, we look at the big takeaways from the session. Full Story 

• The Session is Over, but Our Coverage Lives On

  By Texas Tribune Staff June 2, 2015

  During the 84th legislative session, the Tribune kept you updated daily on the various policy debates and legislative votes at the Texas Capitol. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see all of that coverage, discover the fate of every bill and learn even more. Full Story 

• Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know Your State Legislators?

  By Texas Tribune Staff June 1, 2015

  You've spent the last five months with them — but how well do you really know Texas' state legislators? Take our House and Senate trivia quizzes to find out. Full Story 

• Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Texas Senate?

  By Texas Tribune Staff May 31, 2015

  For five months, you've watched lawmakers spar, shout and lob parliamentary bombs. But how well do you really know the members of the Texas Senate? Take our quiz to find out. Full Story 

• Lawmaker Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Texas House?

  By Texas Tribune Staff May 30, 2015

  For five months, you've watched lawmakers spar, shout and run out the clock. But how well do you really know the members of the Texas House? Take our quiz to find out. Full Story 

• Livestream: How'd the Texas Senate Do?

  By Texas Tribune Staff May 28, 2015

  We're livestreaming our discussion on the 84th legislative session with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso. Full Story