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Video: Grieder and Ratcliffe on Jane Nelson

By Evan Smith June 18, 2015

At our 6/18 conversation, Erica Grieder and R.G. Ratcliffe of Texas Monthly explained why they named state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, one of the 84th session's ten worst legislators. Full Story

Livestream: Health Care and the 84th Legislature

By Evan Smith June 18, 2015

We're livestreaming our discussion on health care and the 84th Legislature with state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin; state Rep. Susan King, R-Abilene; and state Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville. Full Story

Video: A Conversation About the Best & Worst Legislators

By Evan Smith June 18, 2015

Full video of our 6/18 conversation with Erica Grieder and R.G. Ratcliffe, the lead authors of Texas Monthly's biennial list of the best and worst legislators. Full Story

Roundup: Perry, Pastors and an Abortion Ruling

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn June 12, 2015

In the Roundup: Former Gov. Rick Perry is officially in the 2016 race for president, Gov. Greg Abbott is busy signing key legislation into law and abortion providers are grappling with the latest court ruling that could leave just a handful of clinics open statewide. Full Story

Video: Straus on Dark Money, Lawmaker Disclosure

By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, enumerated what the Legislature did — and could have done — on ethics this session. Full Story

Video: Straus on the 2016 Primaries

By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, discussed whether he'll support candidates in the 2016 primaries. Full Story

Video: Straus on Tax Relief

By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, talked about the billions of dollars in tax relief approved by the 84th Legislature. Full Story

Video: A Conversation With Joe Straus

By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

Full video of my 6/9 conversation with state Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Full Story

Video: Perry Revisits Iowa in First Official Campaign Swing

By Alana Rocha June 7, 2015

Less than 48 hours after announcing his second run for the Republican presidential nomination, former Gov. Rick Perry started a swing through Iowa — before heading to New Hampshire and South Carolina. Full Story

Video: Perry's 2016 Presidential Announcement Speech

By Justin Dehn June 5, 2015

Here's full video of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially throwing his name into the 2016 race for the White House. Full Story

Video: Perry Makes 2016 Presidential Bid Official

By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha June 4, 2015

On Thursday, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially threw his name into the 2016 race for the White House. His announcement comes four years after his first presidential campaign. Supporters say they're not looking back. Full Story