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• A Conversation With Debbie Riddle

  By Evan Smith Sept. 17, 2010

  For the 12th event in our TribLive series, I interviewed the GOP state representative from Tomball about what she really said on CNN, whether "tourism" babies are a threat to national security, why an Arizona-style immigration law would be right for Texas and whether she'll back Joe Straus for speaker. Full Story 

• Perry: Why I Won't Debate That "Harvard Boy"

  By Elise Hu Sept. 15, 2010

  Video footage from a Tuesday press conference at which the "good ol' fightin' Texas Aggie" explains why he won't debate that "Harvard boy." Courtesy of our news partners of WFAA-TV in Dallas. Full Story 

• White on the Looming Debate Deadline

  By Elise Hu Sept. 14, 2010

  Wednesday is the Gov. Rick Perry-issued deadline in a long-running standoff over Bill White's tax returns. Perry has said he won't debate White unless the Democrat releases tax returns from the mid-1990s by Sept. 15. White explains in a news conference Tuesday why he won't release the returns. If the standoff continues, this will be first time in 20 years that candidates for Texas governor haven't met in a televised debate. Full Story 

• Explaining Closed Cases

  By Elise Hu Sept. 14, 2010

  In this clip from Monday's testimony, Commissioner Rod Bordelon of the state Division of Workers' Compensation explains why he dismissed several cases against doctors that a physician review panel had already sent to enforcement. Under questioning, he admits he looked into the process and subsequently shut it down after a call from state Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler. Full Story 

• Joe Jaworski: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 13, 2010

  The mayor of Galveston on the consequences of Hurricane Ike two years later: what was lost, why the island is worth rebuilding, the city's newfound sense of regionalism, how worried residents should be about the next storm and why the coast needs an “Ike Dike.” Full Story 

• Still Seeking Justice

  By Elise Hu Sept. 10, 2010

  The mother of tow truck driver Steven Hardin explains her plight after a jury found her son's killer guilty of murder but sentenced him only to probation. The killer, firefighter Barry Crawford, completed his probation a few months ago even though he didn't fulfill the terms. Full Story 

• Steve Mostyn: The TT Interview

  By Elise Hu Sept. 7, 2010

  Already the state's single largest Democratic donor this campaign cycle, the Houston attorney has pledged to contribute at least $3 million to the party and its causes this year and has no intention of turning off the faucet. The man behind the Back to Basics PAC's "coward" ad sat down with the Tribune last week to talk about why he feels the need to give, the influence of money in Texas politics, how "trial lawyer" became a perjorative and what he really thinks of the Democrats' chances this fall. Full Story 

• A Conversation With Greg Abbott

  By Evan Smith Aug. 30, 2010

  For the 11th event in our TribLive series, I interviewed the attorney general of Texas on the politics and constitutionality of gay marriage, why he's suing the feds over health care and why he filed a brief in support of the Arizona immigration law. Full Story 

• Tom DeLay's Negative Numbers

  By Elise Hu Aug. 25, 2010

  During a break in Wednesday's pretrial hearing, former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, and his lawyer, Dick DeGuerin, discuss a poll that shows a significant portion of potential jurors in Travis County already believe he's guilty. They're using the numbers to argue for a change of venue in the state's money laundering case against DeLay. Full Story 

• The Politics of Ethics

  By Elise Hu Aug. 23, 2010

  Texas lawmakers were accused this summer of driving a car paid for by a state contractor and double-billing taxpayers for expenses incurred on the job. Does that mean they'll be defeated in November? Not necessarily. Full Story 

• 165 Seconds of Terror

  By Elise Hu Aug. 18, 2010

  Can't get enough of Texas lawmakers and the "terror baby" threat? Neither can we. We trimmed down and mashed up the most memorable moments from the appearances by state Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, and U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, on CNN last week. Cue Mr. Beethoven... Full Story 

• Perry vs. White on Financial Transparency

  By Elise Hu Aug. 12, 2010

  Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday that his opponent, Bill White, needs to reveal his tax returns from the years he was deputy energy secretary before the two can publicly debate. Perry further suggested White may be hiding something. White insisted the financial disclosure forms he submitted as part of his confirmation process are far more thorough than his income tax records, and those forms are already publicly available. Full Story