Past Contributions

• A Texas Primary Primer

  by Texas Tribune Staff May 28, 2012

  The maps are drawn. The mudslinging is all but over. All that's left now is the voting. Before Texans head to the polls on Tuesday, here's a recap of our coverage of the hottest primary races across the state. Full Story 

• What Will 2012 Hold for Politics, Policy and Perry?

  by Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 1, 2012

  Texans will close out 2011 with more questions than answers, from the outcomes of redistricting and Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid to the effects of lawmakers' multibillion-dollar budget cuts. Here’s hoping 2012 brings some resolution. Full Story 

• We Read "Fed Up!" So You Don't Have To

  by Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 31, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry says that if you want to know what kind of president he would be, all you have to do is read his book. Fed Up! is filled with potential political landmines, but Perry isn't backing off anything he wrote — not one bit. Full Story 

• From Our Archives: Visualizing Rick Perry's Book, "Fed Up"

  by Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 29, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry's book, Fed Up!, has 56,000 words with "federal," "government," "people," "Washington" and "states" the most commonly used. His favorite term for Social Security — "Ponzi scheme" — only appears twice. Full Story 

• The Skinny: James Leininger

  by Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 26, 2011

  This weekend, the San Antonio physician and prolific donor to conservative candidates and causes hosts a Hill Country gathering for Gov. Rick Perry and some of his evangelical supporters. Who is Leininger? Here's a primer. Full Story 

• Video: Rick Perry's 2000 DPS Traffic Stop

  by Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 18, 2011

  A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped the SUV in which Lt. Gov. Rick Perry was riding on June 28, 2000, for going 75 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. A camera mounted on the dashboard of the officer's car recorded the stop. Full Story 

• Video: Perry's 2012 Campaign Announcement Speech

  by Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 13, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry formally tossed his hat into the ring Saturday, announcing in South Carolina he will pursue the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Watch the full speech here. Full Story 

• Updated: How Will Texas' House Delegation Vote on Boehner's Plan?

  by Texas Tribune Staff July 28, 2011

  With a vote looming on the House GOP plan to raise the debt ceiling and implement spending cuts, at least 10 of the 32 Texans in the House of Representatives say they will vote against the House GOP plan. Full Story 

• Perrypedia

  by Texas Tribune Staff July 14, 2011

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• Slideshow: When Rick Perry was a Democrat

  by Texas Tribune Staff July 14, 2011

  It may be hard to believe now, but Gov. Rick Perry got his start in politics as a Democrat, representing Haskell in the Texas House from 1985-1991. It's a period likely to be scrutinized by his Republican opponents should he run for president. Full Story