Energy
February 23, 2017
Protests Against Oil and Gas Go Local
The head of the Texas Oil and Gas Association says environmentalists are trying to block production.
Todd Staples
Politics & Policy
February 21, 2014
Patterson v. Patrick
As the clock winds down on the primary, Patterson unloads on Patrick in the hope of taking the second spot
Politics & Policy
January 28, 2014
Last Call for the Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
The situation in Fort Worth, in which a pregnant woman named Marlise Muñoz was brain dead and was carrying an abnormal fetus, is truly tragic for the family. It was revolting to see Dan Patrick try to exploit the situation to demand that Texas law be changed, following a decision
Politics & Policy
January 28, 2014
Who Wants to Be Lieutenant Governor?
The debate among the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor was heavy on wedge issues but light on policy.
Politics & Policy
November 21, 2013
New Life for Todd Staples (Or, Bad News for David Dewhurst)
Agriculture commissioner Todd Staples is showing new signs of life in his race for lieutenant governor.
Politics & Policy
September 17, 2013
The Coup Against Dew
Most people seem to agree that Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is a decent, reasonable fellow with good intentions. So why is he having to fight for his job?
Politics & Policy
August 28, 2013
Texas Tribune Insider’s Poll
I didn’t make the list of the Texas Tribune insiders, but I’m going to try to have my say about the survey on the lieutenant governor’s race nonetheless. First, I think Dewhurst’s 11 percent is too low. There are enough mainstream conservatives left in the Republican party that
News & Politics
January 11, 2013
Texas Republicans Moderate on One Thing: Immigration
After a few hardline moves in 2011, the Texas Republican Party may be returning to its moderate stance on immigration policy.
Border & Immigration
October 16, 2012
More Border Cameras to Be Installed
The Texas DPS just received $225,000 to put more cameras on private properties along the Mexican border.
Border & Immigration
February 17, 2012
Is the Border a War Zone?
Valley farmers posting videos to ProtectYourTexasBorder.com say there is increased violence in the area, but critics find the stats don't back up this claim.
Politics & Policy
October 9, 2008
Dewhurst may seek Senate seat instead of reelection as Lite Gov
Speculation is rampant that the Dew has set his sights on the U.S. Senate rather than run for reelection. Since Kay Bailey Hutchison’s seat will not be vacant until she resigns, probably in June, Dewhurst must hope that Perry appoints him to fill the vacancy. As everybody knows, they haven’t