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• Video: Burton Attacks Davis on Abortion in New Ad

  By Emily Ramshaw Aug. 14, 2013

  In a video ad featuring her adoptive daughter, Konni Burton, a GOP contender for state Sen. Wendy Davis' Fort Worth seat, attacks the filibustering Democrat for her stance on abortion. Full Story 

• Video: Meningitis Vaccine Rules Scaled Back at Colleges

  By Todd Wiseman Aug. 13, 2013

  Fewer college students will be required to have meningitis vaccinations, and new rules also make it easier for some students to opt out of the vaccinations. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story 

• Dewhurst Campaign Video Features "Listening Leader"

  By Morgan Smith Aug. 13, 2013

  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is facing three GOP primary challengers in his re-election bid, released a campaign video Tuesday highlighting his relationship with the grass roots and his skills as a listener — whether it's during "ice cream with Americans for Prosperity or dinner with the Waco Tea Party." Full Story 

• In Video, Smitherman Calls for "Conservative Crusade" Against Obama, EPA

  By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Aug. 12, 2013

  Railroad Commission Chairman and Texas attorney general candidate Barry Smitherman released a new campaign video in which he promises to protect Texans against the "job-killing policies" of the Obama administration and the EPA. Full Story 

• Texas Weekly Newsreel: Sine Die, Wendy Davis, Election Law

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 10, 2013

  In this week's Newsreel: The Texas Legislature leaves Austin, we get a glimpse at Wendy Davis' future politcal plans, and we are left with this question: Will Texas ever get out of the battle over its political maps? Full Story 

• Video: Penalties to Rise for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 9, 2013

  Failing to stop and render aid in a fatal accident will become a second-degree felony, increasing the punishment to up to 20 years in prison. The new law will make the punishment for a fatal hit-and-run accident equivalent to that for intoxicated manslaughter. Full Story 

• Video: Sebelius Answers Questions on Medicaid Expansion

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 8, 2013

  During a visit to Austin on Thursday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the federal government's plans for expanding Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Full Story 

• Video: Texas Closes Two Privately Run Jails

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 7, 2013

  For only the second time in the state’s history, Texas lawmakers are closing inmate facilities to reduce bed capacity as the state’s prison population continues to drop. Full Story 

• Video: Transportation Funding Plan Now Up to Voters

  By Alana Rocha Aug. 6, 2013

  Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that – pending voter approval – would mean an estimated $1.2 billion annual boost for TxDOT. But it's not yet clear what details the agency will have ready to offer the public before next year's election. Full Story 

• Newsreel: Third Time's the Charm?

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 3, 2013

  This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: The Legislature begins its third special session, the 2014 candidates are stirring and House leaders open a new political action committee to pass a constitutional amendment on water. Full Story 

• Video: Craft Brewery Sees Restrictions Lifted

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 2, 2013

  The 83rd Texas Legislature has made it easier for craft brewers to break into the market. The leaders of Austin-based Infamous Brewing talk about how their operations are changing under the new regulations. Full Story 

• Video: Ag Commissioner Hopeful Opiela Touts His Roots

  By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Aug. 1, 2013

  In a web video titled "Future Generations," Republican agriculture commissioner candidate Eric Opiela highlights his deep ranching roots in South Texas and criticizes the White House's policies. Full Story