Texas Politics Archives

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Politics & Policy|

February 16, 2024

The Story: The Billionaire Behind a Right-wing Political Machine

Tim Dunn may not be a household name, but staff writer Russell Gold explains why he is someone Texans should know.

By Texas Monthly

U.S. President George Bush poses with some of his children and grandchildren on the White House lawn, in Washington, D.C., on January 21, 1989. Seen from left are: Jeb Bush, Neil Bush with Pierce, Margaret Bush holding Marshall, Sharon Bush and Lauren, Noelle, Barbara and Jenna, the president, George W. Bush, and Dorothy LeBlond holding Ellie.

Texas Icons|

January 17, 2023

The Rise and Fall of the Bush Family Dynasty

You can’t blame Jeb.

By Jeff Salamon

Barbara Jordan waves to the crowd before her keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention on July 12, 1976.

Texas Icons|

January 17, 2023

Sixteen of the Most Influential Texas Political Figures of the Past 50 Years

From John Connally to Lina Hidalgo, these leaders have made Texas the bellwether state for the nation.

By Christopher Hooks and Texas Monthly

Politics & Policy|

April 19, 2021

An Anti-Trump Republican Dares to Run for Congress in North Texas

Michael Wood, a Marine reserve major, believes enough voters in the Fort Worth area share his views to push him into the runoff in a very crowded field.

By Jonathan Tilove

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Books|

April 9, 2021

When the Political Gets Personal

Veteran Austin journalist Bill Minutaglio’s latest book is a crowd-pleasing account of heated political battles in Texas over the past 150 years. But does it get the big picture right?

By Carlos Kevin Blanton