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• Video: New Law Aims to Protect TxDOT Workers

  By Justin Dehn Aug. 23, 2013

  Texas drivers will have to slow down or move over one lane when passing Texas Department of Transportation workers . This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story 

• Video: Paxton Campaign Gets Boost From Santorum

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 19, 2013

  Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton's bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said Paxton has a record of standing up to members of his own party "when they wander off the conservative line." Full Story 

• Creighton Releases First Ag Commissioner Campaign Video

  By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Aug. 16, 2013

  A week after launching his bid for agriculture commissioner, state Rep. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, has released his first campaign video, in which he promises to continue his "stand against the continued overreach of the federal government." Full Story 

• Video: Veterans to Gain More Access to Mental Health Services

  By Alana Rocha Aug. 16, 2013

  The people who make up the Military Veteran Peer Network have overcome mental illness — or at least learned to manage it — and have made it their mission to show fellow veterans a healthy way out of their mental troubles. Full Story 

• Video: Biggest Ethics Reforms Died on Governor's Desk

  By Todd Wiseman Aug. 14, 2013

  A few minor ethics measures passed in the 83rd legislative session. But the real story is what didn’t happen. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story 

• 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