The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
After riding his bike for more than 700 miles over 12 days, Carlos Gutierrez, — a Chihuahua native and businessman whose legs were cut off by Mexican gang members — completed his "Pedaling for Justice" trek Saturday in Austin. Full Story
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Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott made their candidacies for governor official on Saturday by filling out the paperwork and paying the $3,750 fee to file in their respective primaries. Full Story
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After months of speculation, two Democratic candidates have emerged to campaign for the contested Senate District 10 seat Sen. Wendy Davis has vacated to run for governor. Libby Willis and Mike Martinez have officially entered the race. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Anderson gets jail time; Perry releases national TV ad amid Iowa trip; pro-Hillary Clinton PAC raises $100,000 in San Antonio fundraiser Full Story
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During a visit to Dallas on Wednesday, President Obama called on Gov. Rick Perry to expand Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act and commended grassroots advocates for their work to educate uninsured residents on health insurance options under the new law. Full Story
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In a new ad for Americans for Economic Freedom, an organization aimed at helping Gov. Rick Perry champion Texas' economic model, the possible presidential contender talks job creation. Full Story
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Full video of my 11/7 TribLive conversation with state Rep. Harvey Hilderbran, R-Kerrville, a 2014 candidate for Texas comptroller. Full Story
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Comptroller Susan Combs has some blunt advice for her fellow Republicans on how to win back women. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Paredes fires back at Pauken over "elitist" comment; Davis gets a book deal; Perry returns to Iowa Full Story
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At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Harvey Hilderbran, R-Kerrville, a 2014 candidate for comptroller, assessed the performance of the current occupant of the job, Susan Combs. Full Story
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A member of the "DREAM 34" — a group that marched to the Laredo port of entry to criticize U.S. immigration policies and to seek political asylum — is facing deportation. He says his actions were the right thing to do. Full Story
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So is New Jersey's Chris Christie the next Bill Clinton — or the next George W. Bush? Full Story
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Your evening reading: no major problems with voter ID law surface on Election Day; Barton won't challenge Cornyn in 2014 primary; Dallas Morning News will begin printing the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Full Story
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The latest UT/TT Poll showing a single-digit lead for Greg Abbott over Wendy Davis in the gubernatorial race raised some eyebrows. Adding some context to a survey taken more than a year before Election Day helps provide some clarity on the results. Full Story
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In the end, the only electoral drama on Prop 6 was how quickly the wire services would make the call after the polls closed in El Paso. Full Story
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Texas voters addressed the state's fast growth and lingering drought Tuesday by approving a $2 billion water fund and eight other constitutional amendments in a low-turnout election. Full Story
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Officials say Tuesday's election proceeded smoothly despite controversy surrounding the newly implemented voter ID law, but some worry that could change in coming elections with increased voter turnout. Full Story
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Your evening reading: toll road swap floated for Austin; Texas Supreme Court hears same-sex divorce cases; new poll shows Abbott with commanding lead Full Story
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Unlike their counterparts in the lieutenant governor’s race, the Republicans vying to be the state’s next attorney general have largely refrained from drawing any knives in public. But they're coming out around the issue of smart meters. Full Story
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This year's vote on water funding has some implications for conservative candidates in Texas. It's the best opportunity to fund water projects without raising taxes, but also controversially pulls from the state's savings account. Full Story
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