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• Video: Perry Responds to Talk of 2012 White House Bid

  By Justin Dehn May 19, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry told a press gaggle today that he will not be distracted by talk of a 2012 presidential bid. Full Story 

• TribLive: "We're Not a Crazy State," Turner Says

  By Evan Smith May 19, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, warned his House Republican colleagues about overreaching in exercising their supermajority power. Full Story 

• Video: Ogden- Special Session Likely

  By Justin Dehn May 18, 2011

  Senate Finance Chair Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, says there is still no consensus on education funding or SB 1811, a revenue bill that would balance the state budget. Meanwhile, GOP members of the House left a caucus meeting without divulging details of what they discussed and then the House postponed consideration of two fiscal bills critical to the budget until tomorrow. "So, we're stuck," Ogden said. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on Dewhurst

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I asked Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples to assess the tenure of the man he hopes to succeed as lieutenant governor, David Dewhurst. Full Story 

• Video: Todd Staples at TribLive

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the impact of drug-fueled violence on border farmers and ranchers, what he thinks about the Senate's two-thirds rule, his nascent campaign for lieutenant governor in 2014 and more. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on Border Violence

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the impact of drug-fueled violence on border farmers and ranchers — and the web site he maintains to collect tales of the war in progress. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on the Two-Thirds Rule and More

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the Senate's two-thirds rule, the Rainy Day Fund, abortion sonograms and other issues that he'd confront as lieutenant governor. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics, May 9 to May 13

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recap of the biggest political stories in the state. Full Story 

• Video: Outnumbered Democrats Struggle

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  This session, Texas Democrats are a frustrated bunch. From sanctuary cities to the state budget, they have so far lost every battle they've waged against the GOP. Texas Politics Project Director Jim Henson analyzes the struggle between the majority and the minority. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on the 2014 Lite Guv Race

  By Evan Smith May 12, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples talked about his plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2014 — and offered his assessment of the other likely candidates in the race, Comptroller Susan Combs and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. Full Story 

• Video: Cecile Richards Visits Capitol, Defends Planned Parenthood

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 11, 2011

  Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards, a native Texan and daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards, visited the Capitol on Wednesday to defend funding for womens' health services. Full Story 

• Video: Obama Stumps In Austin, Raises Funds For '12 Election

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan May 11, 2011

  Full video of President Barack Obama's remarks Tuesday during a stop to talk politics with a crowd of fellow Democrats and to raise money for his re-election campaign. Full Story