Wal-Mart is ginning up a full-bore liquor war and bringing it to the Capitol. Last week it sued the state for the right to sell spirits, and Wednesday it joined Kroger in forming a new nonprofit to promote freedom in the booze marketplace. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/02/06/Liquors-2.jpg)
UPDATED: Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht on Wednesday called on state lawmakers to continue their support for legal aid to the poor and military veterans and to complete unfinished work on student truancy reform. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/02/18/BDS_4508.jpg)
On Reeve's final TribCast, he talks with Evan, Emily and Ross about the most recent election results, Gov. Greg Abbott's first State of the State address, and a report on political influence on admissions at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/08/27/Tribcasters-ReeveEvanRossEmily.jpg)
House Speaker Joe Straus said Wednesday that he will work to extend the Texas National Guard's stay at the border but that he remained opposed to a "long-term deployment." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/948ab3fb4ac86c8ea1817cea9a338e45/BD%20INC%20Sine%20Die%20601%202013)
Our newest political reporter will chase and break quick-turn stories from the Legislature and the 2016 campaign trail. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/02/17/NewHire.jpg)
Tesla Motors is ramping up its lobbying efforts to change a Texas law requiring that new cars be sold through franchised dealerships. But some dealers say they'd like a shot at moving a few of the luxury, all-electric cars. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/01/15/UP9A0775.jpg)
State Rep. José Menéndez handily won election to the state Senate after a high-dollar, contentious race against House colleague Trey Martinez Fischer. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8154446431cfff64292894ff8fbb3dd7/BD%20INC%20Mendez%2001%202013)
Four more seats in the Legislature are finally decided, with José Menéndez romping to win San Antonio's Senate seat. Two Republicans and a Democrat are headed for the House. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/11/20/Menendez_TMF_copy.jpg)
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined an ambitious agenda in his first State of the State address. While many lawmakers lauded his goals, some questioned how the state can afford to spend billions of dollars on roads and higher education research while cutting billions in tax revenue. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/Abbott_SOS.jpg)
The firm hoping to build a privately financed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston announced its preferred route Tuesday. Texas Central Railway hopes to be transporting Texans between the two cities by 2021. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/06/04/HiSpeedRail-2.jpg)
Faith leaders from across Texas gathered Tuesday at the state Capitol, urging legislators to lift the state's ban on gay marriage and pass laws forbidding discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/02/17/TT--lgbt-faith-leaders.png)
As we follow bills on immigration and border-related issues during the 84th legislative session, we'll keep you updated on legislation addressing border security operations. Stay caught up on the session with our Texas Legislative Guide. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/01/21/84lege-leadart-immigration.jpg)
Texas immigration attorneys are telling their clients not to panic following a federal court ruling that temporarily halted President Obama’s November executive action. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/18/TxTrib-ImmigrationRally005.jpg)
UPDATED: Gov. Greg Abbott, delivering his first major policy address to the Texas Legislature, laid out an ambitious agenda, including an expansion of pre-kindergarten, massive tax cuts and roads as far as the traffic-glazed eye can see. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/02/17/BDS_4260CMS.jpg)
A round of Capitol musical chairs will play out on Tuesday when voters decide who will fill three seats in the Texas House and one in the Senate. Full Story
Advocates for ethics reform say Gov. Greg Abbott has a rare chance to help spearhead improved lawmaker disclosures and reduce conflicts of interest. Abbott is expected to address ethics reform Tuesday in his State of the State address. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/01/13/_S3R7957Abbott.jpg)
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: A hospital building boom is underway in North Texas, doctors weigh in on measles and vaccinations and an interview with Randy Strong of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/02/02/Trib-Plus-Health-launch-leadart.png)
Starting next fall, all students at Paul Quinn College will have jobs, either on campus or with local businesses, during their entire enrollment. In exchange, they'll get much cheaper tuition, making the school more affordable. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/IMG_0407.jpg)
A Brownsville federal judge dropped a late-night legal bombshell Monday night, halting President Obama's executive action on immigration. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/11/24/AbbottAG866.jpg)
Gov. Greg Abbott hailed a federal judge's decision Monday to halt President Obama’s executive action on immigration — a decision that gave the state of Texas an initial victory in its battle against what state leaders call federal overreach. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/09/26/TxTrib-Obama-002_1.jpg)