Not everyone in the Texas Legislature gets deals done under the dome. Some lawmakers are drawn to bars, clubs and restaurants around the state Capitol for the quiet or the queso.
Justin Dehn
Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for special projects “God and Governing,” “Hurting for Work,” “Paid to Prosecute” and the Emmy Award-winning documentary “13 Hours to Midnight.” He is also the producer and host of the Tribune’s daily news podcast “The Brief.” Justin is based in Georgetown. He grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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Texas Legislature 2019
The state of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items: Will property tax and school finance get reformed?
The governor has laid out his legislative priorities. In our latest “Under the Dome” episode, we look at the challenges lawmakers face in addressing the issues of property taxes and school finance.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Political hardball, committee assignments spark joy and drama alike in the Texas Legislature
In this episode of our documentary series “Under the Dome,” House and Senate leaders make their highly anticipated committee assignments — and one longtime lawmaker ends up in the doghouse.
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Texas Legislature 2019
First day of 86th session is “launching pad” for new and veteran members
There’s a lot of work that goes on at the State Capitol even before lawmakers gavel in. This “Under the Dome” episode takes you through the behind-the-scenes start of the 86th Texas Legislature.
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Texas Legislature 2019
There’s a new Texas House speaker in town
In the latest installment of our mini-documentary series, “Under the Dome,” we chronicle the path state Rep. Dennis Bonnen took to become the next likely speaker of the Texas House.
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Dis-Integration
Watch Texas Tribune reporters discuss their project on school segregation
Watch as the Tribune’s Alexa Ura and Aliyya Swaby discuss their reporting for the “Dis-Integration” series that examines the challenges school communities have faced in integrating their schools.
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Texas Legislature 2019
In the Texas Legislature, bills filed on marijuana, daylight saving are all fair game
Watch the first episode of our mini-documentary series, “Under the Dome,” chronicling the cast of characters passing laws in the Texas State Capitol.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Though they’ve never met, Mike Collier and Dan Patrick virtually debate the issues for Texas Lt. Gov.
Watch the latest version of our “Split Decision” series, which includes Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Mike Collier, his Democratic challenger.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Congressional rivals John Carter and MJ Hegar talk immigration, veterans and tattoos
Watch the latest version of our “Split Decision” series, which includes U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, and MJ Hegar, his Democratic challenger.
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The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival
2018 Tribfest: Texas midterm elections, Brett Kavanaugh, and other issues
Watch as we look back at some of the news made at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival.
