The Brief: January 7, 2010
Everything old is new again. Full Story
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2010: Uribe Lands
Former state Sen. Hector Uribe, D-Brownsville, filed for land commissioner today, setting up a primary battle with Bill Burton of Athens. The winner will face Republican incumbent Jerry Patterson in November. Full Story
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Mapmaker, Mapmaker
Think like the political pros and your mind will go to the long game instead of the short one. The short game is the elections of 2010. The long game is redistricting in 2011, when maps are drawn that corral the voters into the districts that will elect legislators for the next ten years. Full Story
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Letting Farouk Be Farouk
Where does Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami stand on the issues? Full Story
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Audio: Cap and Tirade
Rick Perry attacked the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision yesterday to declare carbon dioxide a public danger, arguing that the ruling lacks scientific evidence. The EPA's move could propel the cost of carbon reduction onto the list of issues in play in the governor’s race. Full Story
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2010: DRLC Seeks ADTAW*
Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson hasn't drawn any opposition so far, and he's apparently lonely. Full Story
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Liveblogging the Bill White Announcement
Moment-by-moment updates from Bill White's announcement for governor on Friday in Houston. Where it was snowing. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: RPT Goes After White
The Texas Republican Party must be certain Houston Mayor Bill White's getting in the race for governor. Full Story
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The Brief: November 17, 2009
Two unrelated notes for this Tuesday morning: The National Weather Service says that cool — even freezing — temperatures are expected throughout the state and former Vice President Dick Cheney is in town. Full Story
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KBH to TFRW: A change in plans
I must put what's best for my campaign aside and do what is best for Texas. That is why I must stay in the Senate while running for the Republican nomination for governor. I cannot walk away while this fight is being fought by our fellow Republicans. I must stay and fight with them. Full Story