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• 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 

• Branch Releases First Campaign Video

  By Reeve Hamilton July 31, 2013

  State Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, has released his first web video in his campaign to become the next attorney general. Titled "Come and Take It," it highlights his desire to challenge what he calls "an overreaching federal government." Full Story 

• Video: Prostitution Diversion Program Helps Inmates Start Over

  By Alana Rocha July 28, 2013

  Through a program at the Harris County Jail, 20 women are working to avoid returning to a life of prostitution. The program is led by a woman who knows only too well the struggles they face. Full Story 

• Video: Roadway Study Leads to Effort to Save Bees

  By Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune, and Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal July 24, 2013

  Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority analysts recently discovered a large beehive in a tree near Austin's airport. To protect the honeybees, whose population is declining worldwide, the mobility authority asked a local beekeeper for help. Full Story 

• Video: Perry Signs Abortion Bill into Law

  By Justin Dehn July 18, 2013

  Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 2 — the omnibus abortion legislation — into law Thursday morning. Full Story 

• Video: Abbott Recalls Houston Roots at Campaign Stop

  By Alana Rocha July 16, 2013

  Attorney General Greg Abbott spoke to supporters Monday at a popular Houston restaurant about why he's seeking to become the state's next governor. Full Story 

• Video: Greg Abbott Announces Bid for Governor

  By Justin Dehn July 15, 2013

  Attorney General Greg Abbott launched his campaign for governor Sunday in San Antonio. Here's full video of his speech. Full Story 

• Newsreel: Perry's Out, Santorum's Mad, Abbott's Loaded

  By Justin Dehn July 13, 2013

  In this edition of the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry announced he won't seek re-election, Rick Santorum stopped by the Capitol to talk about the omnibus abortion bill and Attorney General Greg Abbott added to his campaign coffers. Full Story