The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
Although George W. Bush has taken himself out of the spotlight, a book on the former president and his vice president by New York Times correspondent Peter Baker sheds new light on their relationship. Full Story
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Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott unveiled several new policy proposals related to ethics reform and privacy rights in an address Monday to a Tea Party group in North Texas. Full Story
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Your evening reading: UT System regents ask for guidance on restricting public testimony; despite lack of opponent, many incumbents continue to collect beaucoup campaign cash; another look at the potential Perry v. Cruz showdown in 2016 Full Story
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Gov. Rick Perry made his first trip back to Iowa since the 2012 campaign last week. He sat down with ABC News to talk about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the Tea Party, Obamacare and his possible 2016 presidential ambitions. Full Story
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Saturday marked a change of seasons — of the political variety this time. Full Story
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With what has been described as the worst drought in recorded history punishing parts of Texas, Attorney General Greg Abbott found a way to keep watering his yard: He drilled his own well. Full Story
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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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