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• Rob Eissler of the Size of Public Ed Cuts

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on whether the cuts to public ed will be as bad as everyone says they'll be. Full Story 

• Rob Eissler on Public Ed Layoffs

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on how many public school teachers, administrators and non-instructional staff members are at risk of being laid off as a result of the budget shortfall. Full Story 

• Rob Eissler on the Rainy Day Fund

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on whether the Rainy Day Fund should be used, in part or in whole, to reduce the size of the budget shortfall. Full Story 

• Bill Aims to Make Sexting Illegal

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 7, 2011

  Under the proposed legislation, teens caught "sexting" could face up to a Class A Misdemeanor. Parents could also face penalties. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 1/31 to 2/4

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn Feb. 4, 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 

• Eissler: Don't Check Immgration Status of Students

  By Evan Smith Feb. 4, 2011

  In our TribLive conversation this morning, state Rep. Rob Eissler, R-The Woodlands, the chair of the House Public Education Committee, said he opposed a bill by state Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Houston, that would require school districts to check the immigration status of students enrolling in Texas public schools. Full Story 

• Ted Cruz: The TT Interview

  By Brandi Grissom Feb. 3, 2011

  Ted Cruz, recently announced GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate, talks with The Texas Tribune about why he wants to go to Washington, how his experience as the state's solicitor general has prepared him for the job and about his conservative idols. Full Story 

• Lawmakers Get Strong Message On Health Funds

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 2, 2011

  The Senate Finance Committee heard public testimony today on proposed cuts to health and human services. Full Story 

• Paige & Spellings: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 2, 2011

  At a recent forum titled "Improving Productivity in Public Education," former U.S. Secretaries of Education Rod Paige and Margaret Spellings under George W. Bush took time to discuss the state's looming budget cuts, the Bush legacy, the Obama administration and what they believe needs to change in public education. Full Story 

• Abbott: Why "Obamacare" is Unconstitutional

  By Justin Dehn Jan. 31, 2011

  Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says the reason is simple: Never before have Americans been mandated to buy a product for a specific reason. Full Story 

• Abbott: No Limits To Congressional Authority?

  By Justin Dehn Jan. 31, 2011

  Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says there will be no limits to congressional authority if the constitutionality of health care reform is upheld. Full Story 

• Michael Williams on Why He's Running

  By Evan Smith Jan. 31, 2011

  The 2012 U.S. Senate candidate explains the reason he's entered the race — and addresses the question of whether Kay Bailey Hutchison is a consistent conservative. Full Story