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The Weekly Recap: Jan. 24 to Jan. 28

By Justin Dehn Jan. 29, 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. Take a look back at the top political news from Jan. 24 to Jan. 28. Full Story

Bill Neiman Discusses Native Seeds

By Kate Galbraith Jan. 28, 2011

Bill Neiman, owner of Native American Seed in Junction, Texas, talks about how his career focus evolved from conventional landscapes to native plants. Full Story

Bruce Zimmerman on UTIMCO

By Reeve Hamilton Jan. 28, 2011

UTIMCO CEO Bruce Zimmerman explains what his organization does. Full Story

Williams: Dewhurst Isn't the Frontrunner

By Evan Smith Jan. 27, 2011

After officially announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate at our TribLive conversation this morning, Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams took issue with the presumed frontrunner status of his potential GOP primary opponent, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story

Voter ID Passes: The Highlights

By Justin Dehn Jan. 26, 2011

Watch our abbreviated version of the daylong Senate debate, the dismissal of three dozen amendments and the ultimate passage of Senate Bill 14, a.k.a. the voter ID bill. The measure's now headed to the House. Full Story

Why Is Voter ID an Emergency?

By Justin Dehn Jan. 24, 2011

State Sens. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock, debate the importance of voter ID, which Gov. Rick Perry has declared a legislative emergency. Perry's designation allows lawmakers to consider the measure during the first 60 days of the session. Full Story

Hinojosa: We Won't Just Play Dead

By Justin Dehn Jan. 24, 2011

It's a foregone conclusion that the composition of the Texas Senate, 19 Republicans and 12 Democrats, means the controversial voter ID bill will win approval in the upper chamber. State Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, explains why Senate Democrats have to keep the fight — despite being outnumbered. Full Story

The Weekly Recap: Jan. 17 - Jan. 21

By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn Jan. 21, 2011

Take a look back at the top political news from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21. Full Story

ICYMI: The Senate Two-Thirds Debate

By Elise Hu Jan. 20, 2011

In case you missed it, we mashed up Wednesday's speeches for and against the Texas Senate's hallowed "two-thirds rule," which senators ultimately preserved. Members voted to keep an exception to the rules that allows a simple majority to consider changes to voter identification laws. Full Story

Michael Williams Sizes Up Senate Race

By Justin Dehn Jan. 19, 2011

Michael Williams is leaving the Railroad Commission in April and preparing to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In an interview today with the Trib's Ross Ramsey, he talked about the 2012 race and about his confidence that minorities don't face any special hurdles in Texas GOP primaries. Full Story