We’ve relaunched our Ethics Explorer on day one of the 84th legislative session to show you how elected officials’ personal interests might conflict with the public interest. Take a look at incoming lawmakers, judges and members of the SBOE.
Texas Tribune Staff
Posted inState Government
Look Back at the 14-Year Tenure of Gov. Rick Perry
Check out our 10-part series examining the impact of Rick Perry, the state’s longest-serving governor. Our reporters look closely at what Perry will probably be most remembered for, as well as his impact in various policy areas.
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Politics
Liveblog: 2014 General Election Results
Throughout the night, our liveblog will keep you updated on the results of general election battles statewide, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted, from local legislative races to the governor’s race.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
The Shale Life Project
The challenges the oil and gas boom present for communities across South and West Texas are immense. Use our 15-part multimedia series to see how surging energy production is changing lives and fortunes across Texas.
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Health care
Excerpts on Abortion from Wendy Davis Memoir
The following are selected quotes from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis’ memoir, where she outlines her two personal experiences with abortion.
Posted inState Government
Perry Tweets, Deletes Lehmberg Post
A tweet posted by Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s Twitter account on Sunday night taunted Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg over her drunken driving arrest and accused her of being responsible for his two-count indictment.
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Politics
Perry Fires Back Over Indictment, Calls It Politically Motivated
Gov. Rick Perry on Saturday decried a Travis County grand jury’s indictment of him on two felony counts, saying allegations that he abused his power were politically motivated.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, Demographics, Economy, Health care, Immigration, State Government
Injured Workers are Casualties of the Texas Economic “Miracle”
Here is a list of more than 2,000 Texans who died on the job and the stories of seven employees who sustained serious workplace injuries. Their experiences underscore the investigative findings of our “Hurting for Work” series.
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Politics
Liveblog: 2014 Primary Runoff Elections
The 2014 primary election season ends with Tuesday’s runoffs. Stay tuned to this liveblog, as we’ll update it throughout the night with results and election news.
Posted inState Government
Liveblog: Statewide Ballot Propositions Pass
Nine amendments to the Texas Constitution passed easily on Tuesday. Find county-by-county results on our interactive election map.
