Other anti-abortion groups and Republicans said they will continue to support state Sen. Robert Nichols after his comments at The Texas Tribune Festival.
The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
As The Texas Tribune’s signature event of the year, The Texas Tribune Festival is designed to bring Texans closer to politics, policy and the day’s news from Texas and beyond. On Sept. 24 we wrapped our 2022 Festival — three lively days packed with 120+ sessions and events.The fun doesn’t end there. We’re unlocking select TribFest conversations with guests like Liz Cheney, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Pete Buttigieg and many others. Anyone can watch these recorded events online any time. Read on to browse on-demand sessions and catch up on the biggest headlines coming straight from Festival interviews, panels and events.
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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.
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Liz Cheney says she will do whatever it takes to keep Donald Trump from the White House, even if it means leaving the GOP
The top Republican on the House Jan. 6 committee urged voters to prioritize preserving democracy over policy differences during this year’s midterms at The Texas Tribune Festival.
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New abortion restrictions are impractical and resource-draining, Texas prosecutors say
District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.
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After cancer-causing chemicals were found in Fifth Ward soil, Houston mayor says cleanup plans are inadequate
The city’s health department found dioxins in soil samples along the fence line of a Union Pacific rail yard. Mayor Sylvester Turner said during the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival that plans to clean up the contamination should now include relocating residents.
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Karl Rove says Texas’ abortion law is too extreme
The veteran Republican strategist made the comment Saturday at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin.
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Beto O’Rourke shrugs off polling deficit, promises he won’t let down Democrats in South Texas
The Democratic nominee for governor said during The Texas Tribune Festival that he’s counting on a big turnout of voters energized by the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Ted Cruz says Texas’ migrant busing exposes hypocrisy of Democrats and media
The junior U.S. senator from Texas spoke Saturday at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival about his beef with the Biden administration, the battle for the soul of the GOP and whether he plans to run for president again.
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U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores’ campaign says she misspoke when she said she fired aide after sexual harassment allegations
Flores’ campaign previously said former district director Aron Peña had resigned after multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Peña has denied any wrongdoing and said the accusations were politically motivated.
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Ted Cruz denounces new gun restrictions as he argues with hecklers in Austin
Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, Cruz said armed security is a better way to keep schools safe.