David Muto

Is it raining out there yet? A growing chorus of Republican voices seems to think so.

Your afternoon reading: Senate Democrats could block forensic nomination; disability advocates rally at Capitol; voter ID heard in House

Gov. Rick Perry, on a visit to the White House, swatted down a health care olive branch on Monday.

Your afternoon reading: Pitts bill draws on Rainy Day Fund; forensic science chairman approved; freed man sues state of Texas

The deck may already be stacked against Tom Leppert.

Your afternoon reading: Perry defends Wisconsin governor; terror suspect appears in Lubbock court; Leppert announces Senate run

School districts, taking a pummeling under current state budget proposals, got to breathe a tiny sigh of relief on Thursday.

Your afternoon reading: plotted attack targeted Bush’s Dallas home; prisons to cut 555 positions; Rainy Day Fund fight still brewing

For those hoping Texas legislators get even tougher on immigration this session, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll could give them some hope.

Your afternoon reading: bill targets double-dipping; Mexican president blasts U.S. diplomats; Democrats take on Farenthold