The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
The new year is already shaping up to be one of the most active in Texas politics — and not just because the presidential race will center on the state come March 1, the day of the primary. Full Story
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A super PAC supporting Ted Cruz is launching its first significant round of TV advertising as part of a $1 million media campaign in the first four early voting states. Full Story
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Ted Cruz predicted Thursday morning that he could win the Republican race for the White House by the end of March. In a conference call with volunteers, the Texas senator told them to prepare for a "90-day sprint" to the nomination. Full Story
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During the first half of 2015, the Texas Legislature and new statewide leaders dominated the headlines in Texas news. But there was plenty attention on Rick Perry, Ted Cruz and other major story lines in the later months. Full Story
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Underage Texas women seeking abortions without their parents' consent will face a tougher set of legal hurdles in the new year. Here's a look at five ways the rules are changing on Friday. Full Story
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Allies of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are plotting a multi-pronged offensive that looks to undercut Ted Cruz's claim of being the purest conservative in the GOP presidential field. Full Story
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Ted Cruz's presidential campaign raised $20 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, an aide confirmed Wednesday evening. The haul is Cruz's biggest yet by far, bringing his fundraising total to more than $45 million since he launched his campaign. Full Story
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A prominent real estate developer has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop payments to the private attorneys appointed to prosecute Attorney General Ken Paxton — the latest twist in the Republican’s securities fraud case. Full Story
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It was a year of big headlines and even bigger laughs on The Texas Tribune's TribCast. Revisit some of the most raucous moments of 2015, from Jade Helm and "Godless" pre-K to "campus dildo carry" and Ted Cruz's condom talk. Full Story
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Spending two days in the Texas town of Cisco, GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz talked with hundreds of evangelical leaders and spoke at a rally attended by well over 500 people. Full Story
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The longest-serving governor in Texas history is endorsing Bedford pastor Scott Fisher in his GOP primary campaign against state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, Fisher's campaign announced Tuesday. Full Story
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Check out the top 10 news-making Tribune events of 2015 with these snippets from elected officials and thought leaders. They offer a snapshot of the year’s hot topics: guns, local control, the presidential race and college sports. Full Story
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Texas is suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency again. This time, the state is targeting tightened standards on ground-level ozone — President Obama’s effort to cut down on smog that chokes the nation’s skies. Full Story
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Wayne Christian is suspending his bid for an open seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, but he is not terminating his campaign altogether, a spokesman said Monday. Full Story
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A tumultuous legislative session and the start of the 2016 presidential election cycle got Texans talking this year about everything from politics to pot. Here are six of the most-read columns featured on TribTalk in 2015. Full Story
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Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas. Full Story
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Ted Cruz is convening hundreds of evangelical leaders in West Texas as he seeks to consolidate support from the influential voting bloc with one month to go until the presidential nominating contests begin. Full Story
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On Christmas, we couldn't think of a better gift for you, our generous readers, than our ambitious coverage plans for 2016. Hear from beat reporters, editors, developers, producers and the boss himself on what we've got in store for the coming year. Full Story
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South Texas voters will no longer be able to choose a Ruben Hinojosa to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa. Full Story
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Sen. Ted Cruz's father has a new book that is a call to action for Christians as the 2016 election nears. He writes that the nation is going down the wrong path and compares it to an Italian cruise ship that ran aground in 2012, killing 32. Full Story
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