John Reynolds

John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.

Past Contributions

The Brief: Jan. 16, 2015

By John Reynolds Jan. 16, 2015

Gov. Rick Perry's formal farewell Thursday afternoon to the state Legislature dominated headlines with writers trying to discern from his speech what the future holds for him. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
Scorecard Season Already in Full Swing

By John Reynolds and Aman Batheja Jan. 15, 2015

Also, House officials say the supplemental bill for Medicaid is shrinking, and the state archives will receive Gov. Rick Perry's records. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune
The Big 3 Revisited — Meet the New Guys

By John Reynolds Jan. 15, 2015

Just like that, Joe Straus is the experienced one at the top of the state leadership, but conservatives in the Senate feel empowered to set the power dynamic between the two chambers to their liking. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
The Brief: Jan. 15, 2015

By John Reynolds Jan. 15, 2015

Gov. Rick Perry will close the door on 30 years of state government work with a farewell address Thursday afternoon to the Legislature. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
New in Trib+Water: Little Relief for Edwards Aquifer

By John Reynolds Jan. 14, 2015

In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: an easing drought is not yet providing relief for the Edwards Aquifer, Marvin Nichols reservoir stays in state water plan and an interview with Greg Flores of the San Antonio Water System. Full Story
The Brief: Jan. 14, 2015

By John Reynolds Jan. 14, 2015

A video of a confrontation between open-carry activists and a lawmaker drew attention to the group's tactics on Tuesday. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Brief: Jan. 13, 2015

By John Reynolds Jan. 13, 2015

A historic vote for House speaker could happen on a day long on ceremony otherwise. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
T-Squared: It's Texas Weekly — But Daily

By John Reynolds Jan. 12, 2015

Tomorrow isn't just day one of the 84th legislative session — it's also the kickoff of our new afternoon email report, one we’ll be offering as a new benefit for subscribers to our premium newsletter for political insiders. Full Story
The Brief: Jan. 12, 2015

By John Reynolds Jan. 12, 2015

Glenn Hegar, the state's new comptroller, today releases his revenue estimate for the next two years, which will go a long way to setting the early tone for the 84th Legislature. Full Story

Credit: Office of the Comptroller
New in Texas Weekly: A High Stakes Revenue Estimate

By John Reynolds Jan. 9, 2015

Hegar takes the spotlight with his first revenue estimate on Monday, a runoff in SD-26 is generating speculation and Perry makes a slew of judicial appointments: All that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story