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• Video: Patrick on His Conservative Critics

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  At our 6/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rebuffed conservative criticism of the 84th Legislative Session. Full Story 

• Video: Patrick on the 2016 Presidential Race

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  At our 6/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talked about whether he'll endorse in a 2016 presidential race — and the qualities he's looking for in a GOP nominee. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation With Dan Patrick

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  Full video of my 6/4 conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Among the topics discussed: 84th session accomplishments, conservative criticism, the Senate vs. the House, the 2016 presidential race and why he's not running against Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story 

• Video: Wrapping Up the 84th Legislature

  By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha June 1, 2015

  Lawmakers in the State Capitol spent the final day of the 84th Legislature making speeches and saying farewell to colleagues who aren’t seeking another term. But before Monday, there was plenty of debate and bills passed on issues that impact every Texan. Full Story 

• Roundup: Budget, Gun Bills Crowd Abbott's Desk

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 31, 2015

  In the Roundup: With the budget passed, lawmakers shifted their attention in the final weekend of the 84th Legislature to guns – sending bills to Gov. Greg Abbott that change how and where you can carry a handgun. Full Story 

• Roundup: Guns, Border Security & #ChubASong

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 28, 2015

  In the Roundup: Measures related to guns and border security all got one step closer to becoming law in these final days of the 84th Legislature, and Democrats succeeded in knocking a key bill for conservatives off the calendar. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Hazlewood

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, were pessimistic about the possibility of a compromise on the Hazlewood Act. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Ethics Reform

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, discussed whether meaningful ethics reform will pass this session. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Open Carry

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, talked about the fate of the open carry bill — and the prospect of a filibuster. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation With Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  Full video of my 5/28 conversation with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso. Full Story 

• Livestream: How'd the Texas Senate Do?

  By Texas Tribune Staff May 28, 2015

  We're livestreaming our discussion on the 84th legislative session with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso. Full Story 

• Video: Veterans' Tuition Benefit Largely Unchanged in House

  By Alana Rocha May 24, 2015

  After months of debate over how to rein in the growing costs associated with the Hazlewood Act – the state’s tuition benefits program for veterans and their dependents – it appears as though it will largely stay the same. Full Story