After saying Tuesday that open carry legislation didn’t have the votes to pass the Senate and didn’t reach the “level of prioritizing,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent out a press release on Wednesday signaling that he might be reconsidering.
Reeve Hamilton
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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TribCast: Criminal Charges, Open Carry and Appointments
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Terri discuss a recent ruling allowing the case against former Gov. Rick Perry to proceed, the reactions to open carry advocates at the Texas Capitol, and Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointees to university system boards.
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Judge Rules Against State in Veteran Tuition Case
A federal judge ruled Monday that it is unconstitutional for Texas to deny free university tuition to a veteran who is a Texas resident now, but lived in another state when he enlisted. The decision could cost the state untold millions.
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Abbott to Deliver State of the State Address on Feb. 17
The Texas House officially approved a resolution on Monday inviting Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver his State of the State address before a joint session of the Texas Legislature on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m.
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Abbott Announces Appointees to University System Boards
UPDATED: Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced his nominees to fill upcoming vacancies on university system boards, sending clear signals about his vision for those boards.
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TribCast: Inauguration Day and Canceled Investigations
Reeve, Ross, Emily and John recount the inauguration day festivities, look ahead to the first days of the state’s new leadership and discuss the investigations that were canceled because of a veto by outgoing Gov. Rick Perry, who is embarking on a new adventure.
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Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick Take Oath of Office
In a moment he called “highly improbable,” Greg Abbott officially became the 48th governor of Texas in a ceremony on the south steps of the Texas Capitol on Tuesday. His wife, Cecilia Abbott, became the first Latina first lady of Texas.
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Pomp and Circumstance to Usher in New Era
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick will officially drop the “elect” from their titles on Tuesday during an elaborate daylong inauguration celebration that has been months in the making.
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Economy
Film Incentive Program Fears Guilt by Association
With other state incentive programs under attack for favoritism and weak oversight, one that seems to be working famously might get caught in the crossfire. Film industry supporters hope it survives.
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Prosecutor: Perry Veto Forced End to Several Contract Cases
Travis County prosecutors said Saturday they dropped several criminal investigations — including one first reported by the Houston Chronicle involving no-bid state contracts — after Gov. Rick Perry vetoed their state funding in 2013.