Perry to Embark on Texas Fundraising Blitz
Four days, seven cities and nine events: Former Gov. Rick Perry sweeps through Texas next week on a fundraising tour fresh from officially announcing his second presidential bid. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/04/_F5U3241speech3.jpg)
-
![Former Gov. Rick Perry announces his 2016 candidacy for president June 4, 2015, in Addison, Texas.]()
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Church Offers Haven to Lesbian Facing Deportation
An Austin church has offered sanctuary to an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant who said returning to her homeland means violence, abuse or even death. As a lesbian, Sulma Franco said she is fighting for herself and others at risk because of their sexual orientation. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/11/Crop.jpg)
![Sulma Franco, 31, talks to reporters at her make-shift shelter at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Austin, Texas.]()
Credit: Julian Aguilar -
The Ticket: What Iowa and South Carolina Voters Want
This week on The Ticket, we asked Republican voters in Iowa and South Carolina what they want to hear when they come to a stump speech. And we interviewed Harry Enten of FiveThirtyEight.com on how early polling affects who makes the GOP debates. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/05/12/TT-theticket_leadart-sside.png)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Ethics Commissioners: Lawmakers Went Backward in 2015
That legislative session Gov. Greg Abbott sought to devote to ethics? Texas ethics regulators are far from impressed. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/03/18/UP9A4917.jpg)
![Sen. Kirk Watson D-Austin and Sen. Joan Huffman R-Houston, discuss language to amendment for SB #11 relating to campus carry on March 18th, 2015]()
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera -
Crossings Down; State Buildup Forges Ahead
The numbers of unaccompanied children and families illegally crossing the border into Texas have fallen dramatically, but Gov. Greg Abbott says the state is still justified pumping about $800 million into beefing up border security. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/12/18/BestOf-2014-022_2.jpg)
![The Catholic Charities shelter at Sacred Heart Church in McAllen has provided assistance to hundreds of displaced immigrants who have crossed the Texas-Mexico border.]()
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera -
Abbott Signs Bill Mandating Use of E-Verify
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Wednesday that requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to use the federal electronic employment verification system known as E-Verify. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/E-Verify-Computer.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Deconstructing the Session: Memorable Moments
Members of the 84th Legislature rode off into the sunset on June 1 leaving plenty of memorable moments in their trails. Listen to our recap of some of those moments as part of a special episode of Texas Standard. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/10/TT-TXStandard_crazy_BWaUc9f.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Veteran Texas Strategist Joins Ohio Governor's 2016 Campaign-in-Waiting
John Weaver, a veteran Republican consultant from Texas, has joined the political team of Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/10/Governor_John_Kasich.jpg)
![Ohio Gov. John Kasich]()
Credit: the Office of Ohio Governor John R. Kasich -
When It Comes to Voting Rights, Who's a Person?
A Texas case accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court could decide just who a "person" is when voting rights are concerned. The phrase in question is a famous one: "One person, one vote." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/HandsOnRedistricting.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Ted Cruz Goes Hunting in the Valley of Democrats
Long used to enrapturing friendly crowds in the reddest parts of beet-red Texas, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz came to the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday with a less familiar task: finding a receptive audience in one of the state's few remaining Democratic bastions. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/10/Cruz_RGV.JPG)
![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, holds a news conference Tuesday in Edinburg after a briefing with law enforcement officials. The 2016 presidential candidate was visiting the Rio Grande Valley for a fundraiser.]()
Credit: Patrick Svitek -
Abbott Signs Sweeping Border Security Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed House Bill 11, capping off the final piece of a massive effort by lawmakers to bolster the ranks of state police, increase technology and establish intelligence operations units on the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/09/Abbott-DPS.jpg)
![Gov. Greg Abbott marked the signing of a sweeping border security bill on June 9, 2015, at a Texas Department of Public Safety facility in Harris County.]()
Credit: Julian Aguilar -
Porter Takes Over as Railroad Commission Chairman
The Texas Railroad Commission has a new leader. The state’s three-member oil and gas regulator on Tuesday unanimously elected David Porter as its chairman. He replaces Christi Craddick in the largely ceremonial role. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/09/08/DavidPorterRRC_copy.jpg)
![Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter.]()
-
Video: Straus on Dark Money, Lawmaker Disclosure
At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, enumerated what the Legislature did — and could have done — on ethics this session. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/UP9A7932.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Video: Straus on the 2016 Primaries
At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, discussed whether he'll support candidates in the 2016 primaries. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/UP9A7921.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Video: A Conversation With Joe Straus
Full video of my 6/9 conversation with state Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/UP9A7962.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Mexico Loosening Rules for Armed U.S. Agents
Texas lawmakers are celebrating news that Mexico will soon allow U.S. agents to carry guns while inspecting cargo on Mexican soil. The change should help speed trade between the two countries. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/03/13/TexTrib-Customs-010.jpg)
![New Federal Inspection Station encompassing Mexican and US Customs at Laredo International Airport, Tuesday, March 11, 2014.]()
Credit: Jennifer Whitney -
Hensarling Leads Bid to Kill Export-Import Bank
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Dallas Republican, has amassed enough political capital to become chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and he's using it to try to kill the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the latest Tea Party punching bag. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/JebHensarling.jpg)
![U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas.]()
-
A Rinaldi vs. Ratliff Rematch for Texas House Seat
Bennett Ratliff will run for the Dallas-area House seat he lost to state Rep. Matt Rinaldi by just 92 votes in the 2014 GOP primary, the Coppell Republican announced Monday. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/08/TT-leadart-ratliff-rinaldi.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Analysis: Debating the Legislature's Grades
The Texas Legislature left Austin last week after a regular session considered conservative by nearly everyone involved. So why is it getting bad grades from so many conservatives? Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/04/7C2A7576.jpg)
![Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a Texas Tribune event on June 4, 2015.]()
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera -
Inside Texas Politics: Grading the 84th Legislature
On this week's edition of WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey look back on the 84th Legislature. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/06/07/Inside_June_7.jpg)
![(L-R) Host Jason Whitely, Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy on WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics on June 7, 2015.]()
Credit: WFAA