Video

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro talks Trump investigation, 2018 (video)

By Texas Tribune Staff May 31, 2017

Watch video of our conversation with U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, held in Austin. Full Story

Jokes, tears and even fights: The highs and lows of the 85th Texas Legislature

By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman May 29, 2017

Here’s a roundup of some of the most memorable moments from the 85th legislative session, along with details on what happened with some of the bills mentioned. Full Story

Video: Lawmakers fight in the Texas House amid immigration protests

By Texas Tribune Staff May 29, 2017

Hispanic legislators became enraged after Republican Rep. Matt Rinaldi threatened to call immigration authorities on protesters. Full Story

Video: Texas Democrats respond to GOP lawmaker calling ICE on protesters

By Texas Tribune Staff May 29, 2017

Democrats say a Republican lawmaker told them he called immigration officials on people protesting "sanctuary cities" legislation at the state Capitol on the last day of the regular legislative session. Full Story

Special session standoff

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 26, 2017

In these final days of the Texas legislative session, talk of a special session looms as members of the House and Senate disagree on which issues must pass before Monday. Full Story

Livestream: How'd the Senate do? A conversation about the 85th legislative session

By Texas Tribune Staff May 25, 2017

Watch video of our end-of-session discussion with state Sens. Konni Burton, Bryan Hughes and Royce West. Full Story

Video: Julián Castro on "Overheard with Evan Smith"

By Evan Smith May 24, 2017

Watch Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith's interview of Julián Castro on the KLRU-TV program "Overheard with Evan Smith." Full Story

Tune in for a private, post-session livestream

By Texas Tribune Staff May 23, 2017

Full Story

How'd the House do? A conversation about the 85th legislative session (video)

By Texas Tribune Staff May 19, 2017

We livestreamed our end-of-session discussion with state Reps. Rafael Anchia, Geanie Morrison and Matt Rinaldi. Full Story

Texas lawmakers facing talk of a potential special session

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 19, 2017

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says state lawmakers might be staying in Austin past May 29 if some key measures, including the “bathroom bill,” don’t pass the House. Full Story

Signing "sanctuary" jurisdiction ban tops the week in Texas politics

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 12, 2017

A spokesman for Gov. Greg Abbott said they opted to sign Senate Bill 4 into law on Facebook to maximize the audience. Abbott’s move kicked off a drama-filled week in the Texas House where lawmakers debated vaccine requirements for foster kids. Full Story