Politics & Policy
November 21, 2014
Friday Afternoon Open Thread
The border surge, extended. Immigration action, executed. Hispanic voters, considered. And more! …
#TX2014
Politics & Policy
November 12, 2014
Good Points from David Alameel
The Democratic Senate candidate has some tough words for his party. …
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2014
The Dan Patrick Profile
A look at Texas's next lieutenant governor…
Politics & Policy
November 4, 2014
A Handy Guide to the Major Texas Newspaper Endorsements
Happy Election Day, Texas! Every election cycle inevitably brings a round of endorsements from the major newspapers across the state, and examining their breakdown can help put the races into better perspective. As Texans head to the polls today (or fail to, if you consider these poor early voting…
Politics & Policy
November 4, 2014
Election Day Open Thread
Finally, we'll discover whether Texas is turning blue? …
Politics & Policy
October 6, 2014
An Update on the AG Race
Ken Paxton remains an alarmingly safe bet…
Politics & Policy
September 16, 2014
Three Fights over School Funding
Democrats Wendy Davis, Leticia Van de Putte, and Mike Collier take on their Republican opponents over the 2011 cuts to public schools.
Politics & Policy
September 2, 2014
Weekend Wobbles
Two court rulings and a debate over a debate add up to a couple of headaches for Abbott. …
Politics & Policy
August 26, 2014
What Social Conservatives (and Liberals) Can Learn from Kyleen Wright
When it comes to policy making, reasons matter.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2014
Rick Perry’s Political Motives
The indictments against the governor may point to a legal lapse rather than an ethical one.
Politics & Policy
June 26, 2014
A Year Later
A year after the filibuster that made her famous, Wendy Davis was defiant--but measured…
Politics & Policy
June 20, 2014
Making the Pitch
Greg Abbott reaches out to Hispanic voters, at a moment when other Republicans are struggling to do so. …
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2014
The Big Day
Texans are heading to the polls for this year's primary runoffs…
Politics & Policy
May 20, 2014
Brain Drain
Looks like San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro may be heading to Washington, and Texas Senator Robert Duncan is bound for Texas Tech. What does that mean for local politics? …
Politics & Policy
May 16, 2014
A Comment on Dan Patrick
Why the lieutenant governor candidate's mid-eighties mental health issues should not be a campaign issue.
Politics & Policy
May 15, 2014
A Q&A with Mike Collier
The Democratic comptroller candidate takes a stand against politics…
Politics & Policy
May 13, 2014
“It Won’t Be Political”
A Q&A with Mike Collier, the Democratic candidate for comptroller.
Politics & Policy
May 13, 2014
The Runoffs Rundown
Click to enlarge. Thanks to the domino effect of Rick Perry’s retirement, an unusual number of high-profile Republican politicians have been vying for statewide office this year. Add to that the intensity that the tea party insurgency has brought to ideological debates within the GOP, and…
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2014
Speaking of the Lite Guv Race
Thanks a lot, David Dewhurst, for getting this song stuck in everyone's head again…
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2014
Last Night’s Lite Guv Debate
A rowdy roundtable with Dan Patrick and David Dewhurst…
Politics & Policy
April 16, 2014
The Politics of Illegal Immigration
Last night's debate suggested that Texans still recoil at divisive rhetoric on illegal immigration--and that Republicans know it.
Politics & Policy
April 2, 2014
Libertarians and Social Conservatives
There's bound to be a certain degree of tension within the Republican coalition.
Politics & Policy
March 31, 2014
The Property-Tax Problem
Glenn Hegar's proposal to eliminate property taxes in Texas could result in a huge spike in the sales tax.
Politics & Policy
March 19, 2014
A Petty Turn in the AG Race
Dan Branch is facing a headache over an amendment to an amendment he proposed in 2005. Here's why it's an unfair attack.
Politics & Policy
March 13, 2014
A Bright Spot for Democrats
Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, posted a strong showing in the March 4th primary…
Politics & Policy
March 10, 2014
The Case Against Dropping Out
Republicans shouldn't pressure Dewhurst or Branch to drop out …
Politics & Policy
March 10, 2014
Lost Causes
David Dewhurst should give up his bid for re-election. …
News & Politics
February 17, 2014
The Revolt Against Crony Capitalism
Rick Perry’s approach to economic development is being challenged by candidates from both parties. But history shows that Perry is only conducting business as usual.
Politics & Policy
November 22, 2013
The Political Outlook For 2014
Texas politics in 2014 is certain to be interesting.