T-Squared: Introducing TW Politics
Starting this week, readers of Texas Weekly, our subscriber-only newsletter, will get an incredible perk: a breaking news blog aimed specifically at political insiders. Sign up today! Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/10/TW-Politics001.jpg)
-
![Article thumbnail]()
-
The Brief: Dec. 10, 2013
In the blink of an eye, Steve Stockman has turned the upcoming Texas GOP primary into a nationally significant contest with his last-minute launch of a conservative insurgency campaign against the state's senior senator, John Cornyn. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Screen_Shot_2013-01-16_at_9.41.42_AM.png)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Ethics Complaint Against Carona Dismissed, Lawyer Says
UPDATED: A sworn ethics complaint against state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has been thrown out, his lawyer said. The complaint alleged Carona failed to disclose various companies to the Texas Ethics Commission. Carona called the complaint a "stunt" by his opponent. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Latest Texas, EPA Battle: Cross-State Air Pollution
Texas' battle with the Environmental Protection Agency continues Tuesday as the state argues against another air pollution rule before the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/smokestacks002.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
2014 Election Brackets
The candidates have filed for the 2014 elections, and our election brackets — an idea lifted from the NCAA's March Madness basketball brackets — are back. We'll update these as officials from the state and large-county parties update their own lists. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/09/Bracket-Plain.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Ryan Murphy / Todd Wiseman -
On First Day of Lehmberg Trial, Judge Presses Prosecutors
On the first day of the trial to remove Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg from office, the judge told prosecutors to explain how their witnesses' testimony could prove that Lehmberg was a future threat to the public. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Stockman Files to Run Against Cornyn
U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, has filed to run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March GOP primary, joining at least eight other hopefuls vying for the senior senator's seat. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/09/SteveStockman.JPG)
![U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, who filed to run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Dec. 9, 2013.]()
-
The Evening Brief: Dec. 9, 2013
Your evening reading: UT regents will discuss Bill Powers in closed-door session; Democrats claim a statewide officer via party switch; Cruz will attend Mandela memorial service Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/06/24/_S3R3456.jpg)
![University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers spoke on June 24, 2013, about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Fisher v. UT-Austin.]()
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera -
In New Education Law, a Change in Attendance Requirements
Earlier this year, Texas legislators passed a law reducing standardized testing and changing graduation requirements. The changes don’t go fully into effect until next year, but a 90 percent attendance requirement was immediately implemented. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/05/21/TxTrib-LanierClass-Sized.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
Campaign Promotes Merry Christmas Law
Texas Values, a faith-based political advocacy organization, wants Texans to know about a new law that protects their freedom to express holiday cheer. Critics say that freedom was never in jeopardy. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Bohac-Merry-Christmas-Bill.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
A Candidate Experienced Enough to Drop Out
Politicians have to learn how to read voters, even when the voters aren't telling them what they want to hear. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/07/03/Tom_Pauken_1747.jpg)
![Tom Pauken, who is running for governor, speaking to a young Republicans group in Houston on June 27, 2013.]()
Credit: Michael Stravato -
UT Regents to Discuss Bill Powers' Employment
The University of Texas System Board of Regents plans to discuss the employment of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers during a closed-door executive session at its board meeting on Thursday. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/BillPowers-3.jpg)
![University of Texas at Austin President, William Powers - Dec. 14, 2011]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
The Brief: Dec. 9, 2013
All eyes are on the Travis County Courthouse this morning as the move to remove the county's top prosecutor, Rosemary Lehmberg, enters the definitive final stages. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Shared Name May Be Hurdle to Keeping Post
The Texas House has four Kings, three members named Davis, three Turners and two each named Gonzalez, Rodriguez and Thompson. But it's the two who share the name Sheffield who could face some voter confusion. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/06/Sheffields.jpg)
![State Reps. Ralph Sheffield, R-Temple, left, and J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, right.]()
-
Efforts Targeting Double Dipping Could Get Boost
Efforts to ban double dipping by longtime politicians went nowhere in the last legislative session. That could change now that the two leading candidates for governor have expressed support for banning the controversial practice. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/10/24/Abbott_Wendy.jpg)
![Gubernatorial candidates Greg Abbott (l.) and Wendy Davis (r.).]()
-
For HIV Patients in Texas, Expanded Insurance Coverage Can Be Elusive
Many HIV patients in Texas are ineligible for subsidies on the new federal health care exchange. Add the state's decision to not expand Medicaid, and the bulk of those patients are missing out on expanded health coverage. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/04/HIV_ACA_0844.jpg)
![Minister Freedom Gulley led a candlelight vigil in recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 2013, in Houston.]()
Credit: Michael Stravato -
Newsreel: Final Filings, Tax Returns, Health Care Snags
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: It's the final week of filing for candidates in the 2014 primaries, Wendy Davis releases her last three tax returns and the rollout of the Affordable Care Act hits a few more snags. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/120613_newsreel_still.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
The Playlist: I Can't Make You Love Me
Former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken withdrew from the GOP gubernatorial primary, citing a lack of support, so our weekly news-based playlist begins with Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me." Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Former Midland Mayor Challenging Seliger in SD-31
Former Midland Mayor Mike Canon said Saturday he will challenge state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, in next year's Republican primary. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Dec. 2-6, 2013. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/06/12022013-Tribweek.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c2d06e47069ffeedfb0e577fdbe5f0dc/BD%20INC%20Carona%20John%20115%202012)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/ab6f197692ef80696d093885801560f1/BD%20INC%20Lehmber%202013)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/496cc13877876dbc5eaca56bf40988f1/TT%20EVENT%20Pauken%20Tom%202013)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b6505533dad79c54d06c9c5a7114df9d/TT%20EVENT%20Seliger%202012)