The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
Texas Tribune Staff
The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival’s free program
Here’s a look at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival sessions that you can check out for free.
Watch a panel on Roe v. Wade at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
Ana Marie Cox moderates a conversation about women’s health, women’s rights and an uncertain future with former state Sen. Wendy Davis, state Rep. Donna Howard and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson.
Watch Hillary Clinton speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The former U.S. secretary of state on her progressive vision for America.
Watch Glenn Youngkin speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The Virginia governor on his headline-making election, his conservative policy agenda and 2024.
Watch Michael V. Drake and J.B. Milliken speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The leaders of California’s and Texas’ iconic public university systems on the challenges and opportunities for higher ed in the nation’s most populous states.
Watch Cecile Richards speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The former president of Planned Parenthood on the end of Roe v. Wade and the fight for gender equity.
Watch Pete Souza speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The legendary presidential photographer on what he saw in the West Wing and beyond — and how to take a good picture.
Watch Jen Psaki speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The former White House press secretary on what it was like behind that podium and why she wants to be the one asking the questions.
Watch Anthony Fauci speak at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
The nation’s top infectious disease specialist on the pandemic without end and his future plans.
