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• Carter, Burkett and Anderson on the Speaker's Race

  By Evan Smith Feb. 21, 2011

  At last Wednesday's TribLive conversation, first-term House member Cindy Burkett, R-Mesquite, explained why she voted against Speaker Joe Straus. Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, talked about losing the North Texas Tea Party's "approved" status after she voted for Straus. And Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, weighed in on his own vote for Straus. Full Story 

• Carter, Burkett and Anderson on the Rainy Day Fund

  By Evan Smith Feb. 21, 2011

  At last Wednesday's TribLive conversation, first-term House members Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, Cindy Burkett, R-Mesquite, and Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, talked about whether the Legislature should dip into the Rainy Day Fund to reduce the size of the projected budget shortfall. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 2/14 to 2/18

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Feb. 18, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Triblive: Michael Williams

  By Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn Feb. 18, 2011

  Triblive: Evan Smith interviews Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams. Full Story 

• Are TX Senators Influenced By Power PAC Money?

  By Thanh Tan Feb. 17, 2011

  This week, lawmakers from two senate committees called the power players in the electricity industry to Austin to grill them about the rolling blackouts on Feb. 2. As it turns out, many of those executives and their companies' PACs have contributed thousands to the senators who were questioning them. Full Story 

• Senate Floor Debate on Sonogram Bill

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 17, 2011

  Abortion sonogram legislation passed the Senate 21 to 10, and is moving to the House, where the overwhelming Republican majority is expected to pass it. Here's a look at the floor debate. Full Story 

• Sara Hickman: The TT Interview

  By Justin Dehn and Andrew Weber Feb. 17, 2011

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• Dewhurst, Nelson Unveil Health Care Bills

  By Thanh Tan Feb. 16, 2011

  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, introduced two bills Wednesday they believe could save the state a significant amount of money and produce "healthy patient outcomes." Full Story 

• Make Abortion Illegal, First-Term House Members Say

  By Evan Smith Feb. 16, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, three first-term Texas House members — Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, Cindy Burkett, R-Mesquite, and Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie — acknowledged that they'd like to see Roe v. Wade overturned. Full Story 

• Inmate's Family Vexed Over Jail Death

  By Brandi Grissom Feb. 12, 2011

  Amy Lynn Cowling died on Dec. 29, 2010 in the Gregg County Jail. Her family is outraged over the treatment she received there, but jail officials say Cowling's unfortunate death was not their fault. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 2/7 to 2/11

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn Feb. 11, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• David Dunn: The TT Interview

  By Morgan Smith Feb. 9, 2011

  The executive director of the Texas Charter Schools Association talks with The Texas Tribune about how cuts in education funding will hit charter schools hardest, and how they can partner with traditional public school districts in "win-win"arrangements — like sharing facilities. Full Story