On Friday, at the Texas Municipal League conference, I talked politics and policy with four Republican candidates for lieutenant governor: incumbent David Dewhurst, state Sen. Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples.
Politics
Stay informed with The Texas Tribune’s in-depth political coverage, including Texas elections, state government, policy debates, and the leaders shaping the future of the state.
Posted in
Politics
The Evening Brief: Oct. 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz confronts Obama at White House meeting; GOP lieutenant governor candidates clash again over Patrick ad; Cruz heckled at Values Voter Summit
Posted in
Demographics
Abbott Urges Reform, Not Repeal, of DREAM Act
While other Republicans make noise about repealing the law that lets young undocumented immigrants pay in-state tuition rates, the front-running GOP candidate for governor has been silent on the issue. Aides say he wants to reform the law — not repeal it.
Posted in
Politics
Celebrating Their Wendish Heritage, Festival and All
More than 150 years after about 500 Wendish people came to Texas on a ship called the Ben Nevis, descendants of those immigrants and of others are striving to maintain their culture, customs and heritage.
Posted in
Politics
The Brief: Oct. 11, 2013
A down-ballot dispute over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants has spilled into the governor’s race.
Posted in
Politics
The Evening Brief: Oct. 10, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz supports six-week debt ceiling hike; Republicans to hold fundraiser for Texas Women’s Health Program; federal government to fine West plant company
Posted in
Demographics
Polling Center: Clear Demographics, Unclear Politics
Sages in both political parties say they are the natural ideological allies of the rising Hispanic population in Texas. But while the demographic trends are undeniable, the political meaning behind them is cloudy.
Posted in
Criminal Justice
Mexican Exiles Speak Out Against Claims They’re Gaming Asylum System
As lawmakers in Washington call for a review of how asylum law pertains to Mexicans seeking protection, one Mexican exile is embarking on his own public relations campaign.
Posted in
Politics
The Brief: Oct. 10, 2013
More than a week into the government shutdown, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn sees a potential end in sight.
Posted in
Politics
The Evening Brief: Oct. 9, 2013
Your evening reading: national Republicans launch Hispanic outreach effort in Texas; Battleground Texas moving key staffers to Fort Worth; TxDOT may get extra funding for damaged roads