On a White House conference call on Monday, Texas Democrats accused Gov. Rick Perry and other Republican state leaders of impeding implementation of federal health care reform in the state. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Democrats continue criticism of proposed state regulations of health navigators; critics of new abortion law face tough questions at 5th Circuit; judge says Texas Supreme Court justice can stay on ballot Full Story
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Starting tomorrow, we’re merging the convenience of our daily email blasts and the need-to-know nature of the Brief into a single daily missive, delivered directly to your inbox first thing every morning. Sign up now. Full Story
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It shouldn't come as a surprise — we've been saying it for months — but by almost every measure, 2013 was The Texas Tribune's best year yet. Full Story
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Democrats pushed the Texas Department of Insurance to justify proposed state rules on the federal navigator program at a hearing on Monday. Full Story
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As a deep chill grips much of Texas, the state's electric grid operator is asking consumers to reduce their energy use, though a brief threat of rolling blackouts has been averted. Full Story
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Wendy Davis looked to go on the attack last week on the issue of payday lenders, but some misread reports have her campaign dealing instead with "fuzzy math" and "'oops' moment" headlines. Full Story
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A rift between Texas “pro-life” groups over how to regulate end-of-life care from the 2013 legislative session is continuing into the 2014 election cycle. Full Story
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The state's longest-serving governor is beginning his last year in office. His people are finding long-term jobs, and his allies and appointees can start thinking about what happens next. Full Story
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Kinky Friedman — noted singer, humorist, novelist and hawker of tequila — has tried in vain to add “elected official” to his résumé. His most recent attempt is all about legalizing marijuana. Full Story
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After a spate of North Texas earthquakes and growing frustration among locals with the state's regulators, we start this week's news-inspired playlist with "Standing on Shaky Ground" by Delbert McClinton. Full Story
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The best of our best content from Dec. 30, 2013, to Jan. 3, 2014. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Stockman in gray area with Bitcoin; Azle-area residents sound off on earthquakes; experts in Canada saying giving up citizenship easier than Cruz makes it appear to be Full Story
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After a contentious town hall meeting concerning the possible links between wastewater injection and a spate of North Texas earthquakes, locals say they cannot afford to wait for state regulators to address the issue. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, may have already begun receiving donations in Bitcoin since embracing the private virtual currency. That puts him firmly in a gray area of campaign finance law. Full Story
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The legislative changes coming in the 2014 elections mean several current lawmakers will be replaced. But their voters, in almost all instances, are likely to stick with politicians of the same party. Full Story
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These are heady days for Republican consultants, with an unusually large number of open seats creating a bumper crop of primary campaigns along with a challenge: finding enough staff to work them. Full Story
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Here's a novel strategy for state officials looking to avoid answering questions from the public: When in doubt, blame the Sugar Bowl. Full Story
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More Texans are leaving farming and ranching because of opportunities in urban areas, increased land prices and concerns about weather patterns fueled by drought. Full Story
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Your evening reading: future of Perry's economic development fund under a successor is unclear; that's right, more and more Texans are not from the U.S.; prognosis is good on former first lady Barbara Bush Full Story
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