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 and has built expertise in Texas politics. 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. He is based in the Austin area.

Latest Contributions

T-Squared: Mental Health Matters

By Ayan Mittra May 10, 2016

Throughout Mental Health Month in May, the Tribune is partnering with the Mental Health Channel and KLRU for a series focusing on some of Texas’ biggest challenges in providing mental health care. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Emily Albracht
The Brief: Cruz Looks Ahead After New York Defeat

By Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 20, 2016

There was little suspense Tuesday when it came to New York’s Republican presidential primary. But while Donald Trump easily won his home state, GOP rival Ted Cruz was already looking to one of the campaign’s next big prizes. Full Story

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The Brief: Fatal Floods in Southeast Texas

By Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 19, 2016

The Houston area is grappling with devastating floods that have been blamed for at least five deaths, and Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a disaster declaration for nine counties in the state. Full Story

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The Brief: Immigration and the Supreme Court

By Jacob Sanchez and Ayan Mittra April 18, 2016

The state of Texas will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that President Obama’s executive order on immigration should not be allowed to take effect. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman
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

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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

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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

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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

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