Video: A Conversation with Nathan Hecht
Full video of my 10/29 conversation with Chief Justice Nathan Hecht of the Texas Supreme Court. Full Story
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In Texas Turf Battle With Cruz, Bush Camp Asks: "Where's the Accomplishments?"
BOULDER, Colo. — As Ted Cruz looks to consolidate the support of home-state Republicans, one rival campaign that also has deep ties to Texas is pushing back a bit — and questioning what the U.S. senator has done for his constituents. Full Story
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When Oil Wells Become Gas Wells, the State Loses
By filing a one-page form, some producers can have their oil wells reclassified as gas wells and potentially reap huge tax savings. More such requests are being granted, and the Texas budget might start feeling the pain. Full Story
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Lighting Up in Debate, Cruz Rips into Moderators
Ted Cruz excoriated moderators Wednesday night in easily his most animated moment on the debate stage since he launched his presidential campaign. Full Story
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Texas Asks Permission to Cut Therapy Budget
Texas officials have asked an appeals court for permission to proceed with cutting payments to a therapy program for children with disabilities — the latest development in an ongoing lawsuit over the budget state lawmakers crafted this year. Full Story
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Most Texas Republicans Oppose Boehner's Last Budget
Securing passage of one of his final pieces of legislation on a 266-to-167 vote, Speaker John Boehner calmed the congressional waters some for Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan, his likely successor. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Videos of the Keynote Sessions
During the keynote sessions of the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival, we featured one-on-one conversations with Dan Patrick, Joe Straus, Nancy Pelosi and Julián Castro. You can watch those interviews and videos of our other keynote sessions here. Full Story
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Video: Their Last Sine Die
Here's video of the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival's "Their Last Sine Die" panel, which featured former state Rep. Joe Farias and state Reps. Patricia Harless and Jim Keffer. Full Story
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Analysis: Republicans, Party of Two
When one party overwhelms the two-party system, it tends to develop into a two-faction party. That's the case with the Texas Republican Party — as you can see by who the speaker of the Texas House and the lieutenant governor are backing in the presidential race. Full Story
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Cattle Theft Still a Modern-Day Problem in Texas
Last week's alert that more than 100 steer vanished from a farm in Waco didn't surprise farmers and ranchers. In 2014, the total market value of stolen livestock and ranching equipment in Texas reached an nine-year high. Full Story
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What to Watch For in Cruz's Third GOP Debate
Ted Cruz escaped from the first two Republican presidential debates largely unscathed, but he could be a bigger target in round three. Here are five things to watch for as Cruz prepares to take the debate stage in Boulder. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the Higher Ed Track
The Higher Education track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions with several university system chancellors and private college leaders. Also, there was a one-on-one conversation with Mike Perrin, the interim athletic director at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Hispanic Conservatives Blast Trump, Watching Cruz
Declaring Donald Trump anathema to the Latino community, Hispanic conservative leaders issued a stern warning Tuesday to other Republican presidential candidates who adopt the billionaire's hardline immigration views. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the Environment Track
The Environment track at The 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured discussions on the water supply, the climate debate, related legislative issues and lessons from the May floods. There was also a conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Full Story
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Texas Supreme Court to Decide if Autopsy Counts as Health Care
After a mysterious hospital death in Katy more than a decade ago, the Texas Supreme Court seeks to answer a deceptively simple legal question: Should an autopsy be considered medical care? Full Story
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In Houston Mayoral Race, A Scrum for a Runoff
With the Houston mayoral election a week away, attention is centering on which candidate will square off in an all-but-certain runoff with state Rep. Sylvester Turner. Full Story
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Cruz’s Quiet Fundraising Strength: A Network of Wealthy Donors
For all his bashing of “billionaire Republican donors” who “actively despise our base,” Ted Cruz, the anti-establishment senator from Texas, is being bolstered by his own robust base of wealthy contributors. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the Energy Track
The Energy track at The 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on the state’s drilling industry and the state of the electric grid. We also featured a one-on-one interview with Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick. Full Story
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Video: Big Cities, Big Challenges
Here's video of the "Big Cities, Big Challenges" panel discussion from The 2015 Texas Tribune Festival. Featured panelists were Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda Martinez, Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor. Full Story
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Paul Selects Family Friend Huffines to Chair Presidential Campaign in Texas
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced Monday he has selected state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas, to lead his presidential campaign in Texas. Full Story
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