David Muto

Your evening reading: Dewhurst proposes taking $1 billion from Rainy Day Fund for water projects; Perry voices support for letting districts decide on 15 percent rule; ethics commission backs off plan to add investigative powers

He hasn’t even taken office yet, but one of Ted Cruz’s first moves as Texas’ senator-elect is already delighting conservatives.

Your evening reading: Norquist says Perry could be viable 2016 candidate; Abbott moves to seize polygamist ranch; panel says Reyes may have violated ethics rules

So much for Texas Republicans losing their clout in Congress next year.

Your evening reading: McCaul to chair Homeland Security Committee; Hutchison introduces alternative to DREAM Act; new Texas secretary of state named

Gov. Rick Perry has left his latest mark on a court that already heavily bears his imprint.

Your evening reading: Perry appoints chief of staff to Texas Supreme Court; Texas lawmakers standing firm on anti-tax pledge; Florida governor announces $10,000 degree challenge similar to Perry’s

Three weeks after the election, secession fever hasn’t been quieted in Texas.

Weeks after controversy over an attempted dead-voter purge erupted, a major resignation has stirred speculation.

Your evening reading: 14 Texans sign on to congressional letter opposing Rice as secretary of state; Andrade stepping down; protesters call for Medicaid funding