Ayan Mittra

Senior Managing Editor

Ayan Mittra is the senior managing editor at The Texas Tribune. Ayan joined the Tribune after working more than 10 years at The Dallas Morning News. He spent his first seven years there as a copy editor. In 2008, he moved to the political desk, supervising the daily presentations and working with reporters in the field. He then worked as a night city editor, supervising the coverage of late-breaking news. He was also on the editing team for the 2009 and 2011 legislative sessions. A native of Beaumont, Ayan graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Latest Contributions

The Brief: Texas Rangers Investigating Sid Miller

by Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 14, 2016

Texas’ agriculture commissioner is facing a Texas Rangers investigation over the use of taxpayer funds to pay for two out-of-state trips. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
The Brief: A New Layer to Fight Over Therapy Program's Budget

by Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 13, 2016

A lawyer for a health insurer weighs in on budget cuts for a state Medicaid program that pays for poor and disabled Texans to receive in-home therapy. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
The Brief: The Cruz-Cornyn Relationship

by Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 12, 2016

While the relationship between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn has been described by many observers as “disconnected,” their fates may be unexpectedly intertwined in 2016. Full Story

Credit: Jamelle Bouie / Marjorie Kamys Cotera
The Brief: CPS Problems Under the Microscope

by Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 11, 2016

The operations of Texas’ Child Protective Services agency — including the oversight of the state’s foster care system and the investigation of reports of abuse — are facing increased scrutiny. Full Story

Credit: Chan Lone
Video: Protecting Houston Before the Next Big Storm

by Ayan Mittra March 3, 2016

Full video of our 3/2 conversation with state Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood; Chad Burke of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region; Leon Phillips of the Galveston County Coalition for Justice; and Len Waterworth of Texas A&M University Galveston. Full Story
T-Squared: A Formal Kickoff for "Bordering on Insecurity"

by Ayan Mittra Feb. 9, 2016

Late last year, we began working on a yearlong series that aims to provide an in-depth look at the controversial issues of immigration and border security. Today, we're pleased to officially kick off that series. Full Story

Credit: Martin Do Nascimento
Revisit 31 Ways New State Laws Will Affect Texans

by Ayan Mittra Dec. 23, 2015

In August, we featured 31 ways in which Texans' lives would change starting Sept. 1, when many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — took effect. Take a look back at our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
Revisit Our Series on State Contracting Problems

by Ayan Mittra Dec. 18, 2015

Since Texas began looking to privatize many state services more than 20 years ago, multiple contracts representing billions in public dollars have blown up in the state's face. Here's a look at Contract High, our series taking a look at some of those contracting problems. Full Story
T-Squared: Our Public Schools Explorer Gets an Upgrade

by Ayan Mittra Dec. 8, 2015

Today we take our public schools explorer — your source for graduation rates, test scores and other Texas education data — to the next level. Our revamped explorer makes it easier for you to navigate information on all Texas school districts and public schools. Full Story
2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the Health Care Track

by Ayan Mittra and Emily Albracht Oct. 30, 2015

The Health Care track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on the Legislature, the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We also featured a conversation with Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Emily Albracht