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• TribCast: What does Gov. Abbott want?

  By Eleanor Klibanoff Feb. 4, 2025

  The gang talks about the State of the State, how Abbott wields power and how many priority bills are too many priority bills. Full Story 

• Texas community college leaders examine effects of 2023 funding reform

  By Sneha Dey Updated: Feb. 26, 2025

  Lawmakers will get a chance to revisit the funding system for community colleges — and maybe approve more money — this session. Full Story 

• Housing, transportation solutions debated at Texas Tribune event on future of cities

  By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune, and Texas Tribune Events Staff Updated: March 7, 2025

  Despite its history as a “frontier state,” Texans largely live in metropolitan areas that are seeing exponential growth. Full Story 

• TribCast: Is a water crisis looming in Texas?

  By Matthew Watkins Jan. 28, 2025

  In this week’s episode, we talk about state House politics, proposals for the budget and the condition of water infrastructure in the state. Full Story 

• Watch top Texas business and political leaders discuss the state’s future under Donald Trump

  By Texas Tribune Events Staff Jan. 24, 2025

  Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, business leaders and Texans tabbed for President Donald Trump’s cabinet gathered in Washington last weekend to discuss the new administration. Full Story 

• TribCast: Texas and the second Trump administration

  By James Barragán Jan. 21, 2025

  Matthew Choi, our Washington correspondent, joins the gang to discuss what lies ahead with Trump back in the White House. Full Story 

• TribCast: Power and influence under the pink dome

  By Eleanor Klibanoff Jan. 15, 2025

  The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast digs into what the speaker’s race tells us about the next 140 days in Austin. Full Story 

• TribCast: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

  By Matthew Watkins Jan. 10, 2025

  The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year. Full Story 

• “We have a problem here”: Sen. Charles Perry outlines his plans to save Texas’ water supply

  By Jayme Lozano Carver Updated: Feb. 13, 2025

  The Lubbock Republican has been working for years to develop a new statewide approach to managing water and hopes voters will devote $1 billion a year to the problem. Full Story 

• House Caucus Chair Gene Wu wants Texas Democrats prepared for battle

  By Katharine Wilson Updated: Jan. 27, 2025

  After his party lost seats in the Texas House, Wu says he’s focused on building a coalition against extremism. Full Story 

• Austin Mayor Kirk Watson: Police are not assisting Trump’s operation targeting immigrants

  By Joshua Fechter Updated: Jan. 28, 2025

  The former state senator spoke with the Texas Tribune’s editor-in-chief about his relationship with state lawmakers and the city’s recent efforts to curb housing costs. Full Story 

• Watch a conversation with Comptroller Glenn Hegar

  By Pooja Salhotra Updated: Jan. 13, 2025

  The state’s economic output will slow, but a recession isn’t expected, Hegar said. Full Story