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• Travis Clardy on the bathroom bill and the relationship between Texas’ top political leaders

  By Omar Rodriguez-Ortiz Updated: Oct. 9, 2018

  The Texas Tribune hosted a conversation with Travis Clardy, Republican candidate for Speaker of the Texas House. The talk was moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story 

• 2018 Tribfest: Texas midterm elections, Brett Kavanaugh, and other issues

  By Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He and Justin Dehn Oct. 5, 2018

  Watch as we look back at some of the news made at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story 

• Colin Allred talks football and his congressional campaign

  By Omar Rodriguez-Ortiz Updated: Oct. 4, 2018

  The Texas Tribune hosted a conversation with Colin Allred, Democratic candidate for Texas' 32nd Congressional District. The talk was moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story 

• Michael Avenatti talks Brett Kavanaugh, 2020 run

  By Kathryn Lundstrom Updated: Sept. 28, 2018

  The attorney at the center of so much of the day’s news talked about what's happening now — and what he’ll do next. Full Story 

• We set up a virtual debate between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. Hear where they stand.

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jianing “Holly” He Sept. 27, 2018

  Watch O'Rourke and Cruz virtually debate issues like immigration, guns and health care. Full Story 

• Beto O'Rourke committed to serving out his six-year Senate term if elected. Ted Cruz? Not so much.

  By Emma Platoff Sept. 27, 2018

  In interviews with The Texas Tribune, both candidates were asked if they'd commit to serving their full six-year terms in the U.S. Senate. There has been speculation that either — or both — could run for president in 2020. Full Story 

• Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith's seat.

  By Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 25, 2018

  In Texas' 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story 

• Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke in first Senate debate

  By Alana Rocha Sept. 22, 2018

  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three hourlong debates at Southern Methodist University. Here's the full video, courtesy of KXAS-TV. Full Story 

• Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Mike Collier talks school funding and property taxes

  By Omar Rodriguez-Ortiz Updated: Sept. 20, 2018

  Collier says he can win the statewide election for lieutenant governor in November. Full Story 

• Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off

  By Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 20, 2018

  In the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate. Full Story 

• Watch: A conversation with MJ Hegar, Democratic candidate for Texas' CD-31

  By Texas Tribune Staff Sept. 13, 2018

  Watch a conversation with MJ Hegar, the Democratic candidate challenging U.S. Rep. John Carter in Texas' Congressional District 31. The discussion is being moderated by Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. Full Story 

• Meet U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and his Democratic challenger, Gina Ortiz Jones

  By Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 7, 2018

  In the only true swing district in Texas, Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. In the latest video in our "Split Decision" series, watch as the pair discuss gun laws, Trump's border wall and their Spanish-speaking skills. Full Story