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• Analysis: Lots of Traps on Primary Election Ballots

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 15, 2016

  If you believe that some voters rely on hunches, faulty memories and other hocus-pocus, then little things — quirky names and whatnot — could make all the difference. Full Story 

• The (New!) Election Hotlist for the 2016 Texas Primaries

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 14, 2016

  For our recurring list of the most competitive races in Texas statewide, congressional and legislative elections, we lifted the color scheme from the inventors of the federal terror watch, ranking races by the threat to each incumbent, to the incumbent party, or just by the level of interest and heat generated. Full Story 

• TribCast: Abbott's Constitution, Perry's New Gig, Sharp's Blast

  By Ross Ramsey and Todd Wiseman Jan. 13, 2016

  This week, Ross talks to Emily, Matthew and Edgar about Greg Abbott's Constitution plans, Rick Perry's appearance on Florida's lobby rolls and A&M Chancellor John Sharp's displeasure with a sportswriter. Full Story 

• Analysis: Greg Abbott's Constitutional Changes Require a Salesman

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 13, 2016

  Gov. Greg Abbott has to get his proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution through his own statehouse, and then through 33 others, a task that will require persuasive abilities he hasn’t exhibited in his first year as governor. Full Story 

• Analysis: Abbott Tries to Punch His Way Into National Politics

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 8, 2016

  The Texas governor unveiled Fed Up! 2.0 on Friday — calling on his fellow provincial leaders to assemble for a constitutional convention that would empower the state governments and constrain the federal government. Full Story 

• Horse Owners Sue State to Keep Racing Commission Open

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 8, 2016

  A group of racehorse owners sued the state Friday to block legislative efforts to shut down the Texas Racing Commission — and with it, the state’s racetracks. Full Story 

• Analysis: The Future of the Texas House Could Be Seen in Eight Races

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 8, 2016

  Will bragging rights in the Republican primaries for Texas House seats go to the management now in place or to those opposed to the current leaders? Watching these races involving incumbents will provide some answers. Full Story 

• The Election Hotlist for the 2016 Texas Primaries

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 7, 2016

  For our recurring list of the most competitive races in Texas statewide, congressional and legislative elections, we lifted the color scheme from the inventors of the federal terror watch, ranking races by the threat to each incumbent, to the incumbent party, or just by the level of interest and heat generated. Full Story 

• TribCast: Elections, Political Women, Stickland's Mouth

  By Ross Ramsey and Todd Wiseman Jan. 6, 2016

  On this first weekly podcast of 2016, Ross, Evan, Emily and Alexa talk about women in politics in Texas, about old online postings that could put Jonathan Stickland into electoral distress, the eight-week race to the March 1 primaries and the state of the presidential nominating contests. Full Story 

• Analysis: For Politicians, There's No Statute of Limitations on Comments

  By Ross Ramsey Jan. 6, 2016

  All of us have to watch our mouths — particularly politicians. State Rep. Jonathan Stickland is under political fire for past online comments. He's apologized, but time is the enemy here for the Bedford Republican, who's facing a primary challenge. Full Story