Patricia Hart -- DUPE
Stories
The two faces of Bush’s compassionate conservatism guru.
How Bill Ratliff became lieutenant governorand what it means for Texas.
The top 10 percent rule was supposed to solve the admissions problems at Texas' public universities, but it isn't making the grade.
Two powerful Republicans are in charge of redistricting this session, but that doesn't mean they're out to get the Democrats.
A diary of San Antonio Democrat Leticia Van de Putte's first session as a state senator.
Rodney Ellis was excellent. Gary Elkins
waswell, significantly less so. Bill Ratliff was a model of dignified leadership. Domingo Garcia was a one-man leper colony. Our biennial roundup of the Legislature's leading lights and dim bulbs.
Brain cancer has put life and politics in perspective for Lena Guerrero.

