Past Contributions

• 3.2 Billion From Rainy Day

  By Justin Dehn March 15, 2011

  Texas House Appropriations committee approves use of 3.2 billion of rainy day fund for 2011 budget. Full Story 

• Texas Politics Recap: 3/7 to 3/11

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 11, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Texas Tribune Weekly Rundown

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 11, 2011

  The Texas Tribune's rundown of capitol politics for the week of March 7-11, 2011. Full Story 

• Lights Out for Seniors, Poor

  By Justin Dehn March 10, 2011

  State Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, is concerned about budget cuts to a program that discounts utility bills for the elderly and those with low incomes. Full Story 

• Video: Lawmakers Unswayed by Pleas to Fund Family Planning Services

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 10, 2011

  Hundreds rallied this week to preserve funds for Planned Parenthood's family planning services, but their pleas did not sway conservative lawmakers. “They can expect less or even zero funding for their organization this session," says state Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville. Full Story 

• Hundreds Rally For Planned Parenthood

  By Justin Dehn March 8, 2011

  Hundreds rallied at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday to protect Planned Parenthood's health and family planning services. The organization faces a firestorm of legislation from conservative lawmakers. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: Feb. 28 to March 4

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn March 4, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Lawmakers Ratchet Up the Rhetoric

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 4, 2011

  Texas lawmakers, out to protect their interests this session, appear to be ratcheting up their rhetoric. Politics as usual or a serious lapse in civil discourse? Full Story 

• Another Senator, Another Proposed Tax

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 2, 2011

  On Monday, state Sen. Robert Deuell, R-Greenville, said he would rather raise taxes than make the cuts under consideration. Now, state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, has introduced legislation to increase the tax on soft drinks by a penny per ounce. Full Story 

• The Debate Over Sonograms

  By Justin Dehn March 2, 2011

  HB 15, authored by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville, would require a doctor performing an abortion to conduct a sonogram on the woman at least 24 hours ahead of the procedure. Full Story