It’s a foregone conclusion that the composition of the Texas Senate, 19 Republicans and 12 Democrats, means the controversial voter ID bill will win approval in the upper chamber. State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, explains why Senate Democrats have to keep the fight — despite being outnumbered.
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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State Government
The Weekly Recap: Jan. 17 – Jan. 21
Take a look back at the top political news from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21.
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Demographics
Michael Williams Sizes Up Senate Race
Michael Williams is leaving the Railroad Commission in April and preparing to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In an interview today with the Trib’s Ross Ramsey, he talked about the 2012 race and about his confidence that minorities don’t face any special hurdles in Texas GOP primaries.
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Demographics
Rick Perry on “Sanctuary Cities”
Gov. Rick Perry says cities shouldn’t require police officers to do immigration checks but shouldn’t prevent it, either.
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State Government
Perry on the Budget
Gov. Rick Perry says the state has to live within its means and that “there’s nothing new” about that.
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State Government
Perry on Jerry Brown
Gov. Rick Perry says he and California Gov. Jerry Brown have been comparing notes on the budget, Medicaid, and the federal government.
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State Government
Paxton Bows Out
State Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, speaks on the opening day of the 82nd Legislative Session about his withdrawal from the race for Texas House Speaker.
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Public Education
How E-Textbooks Get Made
Electronic textbooks are increasingly touted as an alternative to the more expensive traditional ink-on-paper variety. But how do lessons make the jump from the print to digital?
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State Government
Inside a Dallas Cockfighting Bust
The Tribune’s cameras accompanied Dallas police officers as they broke up a cockfight in North Texas. Warning: This footage contains graphic images of abused animals.
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State Government
Undercover Footage: Inside a Cockfight
The Humane Society’s hidden camera goes inside a Texas cockfight. Warning: This footage contains graphic images of animal abuse.
