Ross Ramsey

Ross Ramsey co-founded The Texas Tribune in 2009 and served as its executive editor until his retirement in 2022. He wrote regular columns on politics, government and public policy. Before joining the Tribune, he was editor and co-owner of Texas Weekly. He did a 28-month stint in government with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Before that, he reported for the Houston Chronicle, the Dallas Times Herald, as a Dallas-based freelancer for regional and national magazines and newspapers, and for radio stations in Denton and Dallas.

Latest Contributions

TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 25, 2012

The latest UT/TT poll's findings here, here, here and here, Root's interview with Rick Perry, Galbraith on a court ruling with big implications for water owners and users, Tan on the end of a program for insurance-seekers in Texas, M. Smith on the man behind the Supreme Court case over the use of race in college admissions, Ramshaw with the latest on the women's health program, Hamilton on why Texas A&M's chancellor is telling employees not to worry, Aguilar on the boom in Mexican methamphetamines and Aaronson on the state's challenge to federal insurance rules on contraceptives: The best of our best content from February 20 to 24, 2012. Full Story

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If Perry Runs Again, Then What Happens to Abbott?

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 24, 2012

Greg Abbott is all set to run for governor, but now Rick Perry might be in his way. It feels similar to 2010, when many thought Perry was a lame duck, but he ran again. Full Story

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A Numberless Gallop through a Poll

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 23, 2012

Conservatives rule the roost in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, but just when you think the hot buttons are all going the same way, Texans surprise you. Full Story

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Campaign Chatter

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 23, 2012

Some endorsements are a little unexpected. Full Story

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Another Redistricting Deadline Looms

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 23, 2012

In the land of redistricting, May 29 is only a week away. Full Story

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UT/TT Poll: Economy, Border Issues Are Texans' Biggest Concerns

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 23, 2012

At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem. Full Story

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Craig James' New Ad Touts ... Rick Santorum

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 22, 2012

In a new ad, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Craig James touts presidential candidate Rick Santorum — and James' endorsement of the former Pennsylvania senator. Full Story
Inside Intelligence: Maps, Gays, and the Rich

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 22, 2012

We asked the insiders some questions that were also in the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll this week, seeking their opinions on redistricting commissions, gay marriage and the wealthy among us. Full Story
Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 22, 2012

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has a Republican primary coming up, but if you listen to what he's saying, it's all about November. Full Story

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UT/TT Poll: Texans Split on Re-electing Perry

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 22, 2012

Gov. Rick Perry told us on Tuesday that he may run for re-election. Voters aren't sold, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Full Story

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