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• Video: A Conversation With Clay Johnston

  By Evan Smith March 26, 2015

  Full video of my 3/26 conversation with Clay Johnston, dean of the University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School. Full Story 

• Livestream: A Conversation With Nichols and Pickett

  By Texas Tribune Staff March 25, 2015

  We're livestreaming our conversation with state Sen. Robert Nichols, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and state Rep. Joe Pickett, chairman of the House Transportation Committee. Full Story 

• Video: One-on-One Interview With Ted Cruz

  By Jay Root and Todd Wiseman March 24, 2015

  Check out Texas Tribune political reporter Jay Root's one-on-one interview in New York City with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas' junior senator and the nation's first declared 2016 presidential candidate. Full Story 

• Video: Republicans Rally to Uphold Gay Marriage Ban

  By Alana Rocha March 23, 2015

  As the highest court in the land prepares to consider the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans, a few hundred conservatives gathered at the Texas Capitol on Monday to rally in support of traditional marriage. Full Story 

• Video: Who Decides What Bills Get Floor Consideration?

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn March 20, 2015

  Mention the word “calendars” inside the Texas Capitol and some legislators – particularly in the House – are bound to give you a frightened glare. As part of an occasional series explaining the Legislature’s inner workings, we show you how the calendars are set in each chamber. Full Story 

• Roundup: Guns, Border Security Among First Floor Debates

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn March 20, 2015

  In the Roundup: With lawmakers now more than two months into the legislative session, they are not wasting any time passing bills. The Senate has passed an open carry bill and a campus carry bill, while the House endorsed a border security measure. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation with Rand Paul

  By Evan Smith March 15, 2015

  Full video of my 3/15 conversation with U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Full Story 

• Video: What Does the Parliamentarian Do?

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn March 13, 2015

  In each of the Texas Legislature's chambers, a nonpartisan voice plays a pivotal role in how lawmakers conduct state business in the Capitol. As part of an occasional series explaining the Legislature’s inner workings, we provide you a look at the job of the parliamentarian. Full Story 

• Roundup: "Former Fetus" Signs and Phil Collins

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn March 13, 2015

  In the Roundup: A state lawmaker says a clash over signs posted at some Capitol offices signals the end of the “kumbaya” part of the session, Planned Parenthood rallies to keep state funding and singer-songwriter Phil Collins becomes an honorary Texan. Full Story 

• Video: Price and Rawlings on Property Taxes

  By Evan Smith March 12, 2015

  At our 3/12 conversation, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings reacted to the possibility of the Legislature engineering a cut in property taxes. Full Story 

• Video: Price and Rawlings on Local Control

  By Evan Smith March 12, 2015

  At our 3/12 conversation, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings addressed the prevailing conflict in the 84th session: liberty vs. local control. Full Story 

• Video: Price and Rawlings on Fort Worth vs. Dallas

  By Evan Smith March 12, 2015

  At our 3/12 conversation, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings discussed the perceived rivalry between their cities — and how cooperation can benefit them. Full Story