Emily Ramshaw

Emily Ramshaw was the editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, the Tribune — billed “one of the nonprofit news sector’s runaway success stories” — won a Peabody Award, several national Murrow Awards and top honors from the Online News Association. Before joining the Tribune in 2010 as one of its founding reporters, Ramshaw spent six years at The Dallas Morning News, where she broke national stories about sexual abuse inside Texas’ youth lock-ups, reported from inside a West Texas polygamist compound and uncovered “fight clubs” inside state institutions for the disabled. The Texas APME named Ramshaw its 2008 star reporter of the year. In 2016, she was named to the board of the Pulitzer Prizes. A native of Washington, D.C., and the product of two journalist parents, Ramshaw graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with dual degrees in journalism and American history.

Past Contributions

Malachi Boyuls Introduces Himself in New Railroad Commission Ad

By Emily Ramshaw Nov. 12, 2013

Malachi Boyuls, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, introduces himself and his family in a new video ad. Full Story
T-Squared: Support the News

By Emily Ramshaw Nov. 12, 2013

The generous support of our members allowed us to break news and make news in 2013. Can we count on you again to help us realize our even bigger plans for 2014? Full Story
Perry Talks Job Creation in New National Ad

By Emily Ramshaw Nov. 8, 2013

In a new ad for Americans for Economic Freedom, an organization aimed at helping Gov. Rick Perry champion Texas' economic model, the possible presidential contender talks job creation. Full Story
In New Ad, Nolan Ryan Pitches Prop 6

By Emily Ramshaw Oct. 20, 2013

In a new television ad produced by the Water Texas PAC, baseball hall of famer Nolan Ryan advocates for Proposition 6, a water financing measure on the November ballot. Full Story
T-Squared: John Reynolds is Latest Trib Hire

By Emily Ramshaw Oct. 4, 2013

John Reynolds, the Quorum Report's longtime legislative scoop machine and chronicler of behind-the-scenes political wrangling, will lead our burgeoning newsletter business. Full Story
Anita Perry: By Law, Abortion "Could Be a Woman's Right"

By Emily Ramshaw Sept. 28, 2013

Texas first lady Anita Perry said Saturday that while there’s no daylight between her and her husband on abortion, it's not her job to judge women who undergo the procedure under state law. Full Story

Credit: Callie Richmond
Ethics Explorer: Review Members of Congress

By Emily Ramshaw Sept. 3, 2013

We've added Texas' congressional delegation to our Ethics Explorer, an interactive tool to help educate citizens on the degree to which elected officials’ personal interests conflict with the public interest when passing bills and setting policy. Full Story
Video: Burton Attacks Davis on Abortion in New Ad

By Emily Ramshaw Aug. 14, 2013

In a video ad featuring her adoptive daughter, Konni Burton, a GOP contender for state Sen. Wendy Davis' Fort Worth seat, attacks the filibustering Democrat for her stance on abortion. Full Story
Our "Bidness as Usual" Project: The e-Book

By Emily Ramshaw, Jacob Villanueva and Travis Swicegood July 4, 2013

Over the course of the 83rd legislative session, we produced more than 60 articles on ethics and transparency among the state's elected officials. We've turned the "Bidness as Usual" project into a free e-book. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
Perry to Announce "Exciting Future Plans" on Monday

By Emily Ramshaw July 2, 2013

Gov. Rick Perry has sent an email to close friends saying he will announce his "exciting future plans" on Monday in San Antonio. Full Story

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