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  • The Brief: May 5, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Land Commissioner (and former lieutenant governor hopeful) Jerry Patterson will endorse David Dewhurst in the primary runoff contest over Dan Patrick, Dallas radio station KERA reported on Sunday. Full Story 

    Republican candidates for lieutenant governor from left, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson; state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston; Agricultural Commissioner Todd Staples; and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst take their places for a debate at KERA studios in Dallas on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.
    Credit: LM Otero / AP Photo

  • The Brief: May 2, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The rapid rise of so-called dark money, contributions made through political nonprofits that shield their donors' identities, drew the attention of a House panel on Thursday. Full Story 

    Michael Quinn Sullivan
    Credit: Caleb Bryant Miller

  • The Brief: May 1, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    As the horrifying details of a botched execution in Oklahoma dominated the headlines on Wednesday, the focus in Texas quickly turned to whether a review of procedures could be in the offing here. Full Story 

    This gurney is used to perform executions at Terre Haute by lethal injection.

  • The Brief: April 29, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    In another sign of troubled times among the leadership at the University of Texas System, word emerged Monday night that a regent clandestinely recorded a discussion with Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa during an executive session in August. Full Story 

    University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa at a Board of Regents meeting in Austin.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • Perry Baptized Anew in Historic Creek

    By Jay Root

    As he ponders whether to run for president again, Gov. Rick Perry has renewed his faith by getting baptized in the spring waters once used to wash the sins off Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. Full Story 

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    Credit: Illustration by Bob Daemmrich / Todd Wiseman

  • The Brief: April 25, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The House select committee charged with investigating UT System Regent Wallace Hall could vote as early as May 12 on whether to recommend articles of impeachment to the full chamber. Full Story 

    Dallas businessman Wallace Hall, Jr. takes notes at the University of Texas Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 14, 2013 in Austin.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • Analysis: Perry and the Threat That Boomeranged

    By Ross Ramsey

    A grand jury is considering whether Gov. Rick Perry broke the law when he threatened to cut state funding for the public integrity unit of the Travis County DA’s office. No matter what happens, its decision will figure into his future as the 2016 presidential race looms. Full Story 

    Gov. Rick Perry is shown on Nov. 15, 2013, at an Austin kickoff rally for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's re-election campaign.
    Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

  • The Brief: April 23, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Gov. Rick Perry continued to work to get Travis County DA Rosemary Lehmberg to resign even after following through on the threat to veto money for the Public Integrity Unit. Full Story 

    Gov. Rick Perry holds his Texas driver's license and his wallet as he heads to a west Austin early voting site on October 30, 2013.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • The Brief: April 21, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    GOP attorney general candidate Ken Paxton is reviewing past filings with state regulators after the Tribune obtained letters "showing the McKinney lawmaker was being paid to solicit clients for a North Texas financial services firm at a time when he was not registered with the State Securities Board." Full Story 

    Senator Ken Paxton speaks to supporters in Plano on Thursday, August 1, 2013, to announcement his campaign for Attorney General.
    Credit: Laura Buckman

  • The Brief: April 17, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The grand jury investigation into Rick Perry's veto of funding for the Public Integrity Unit has drawn new national attention to the outgoing Texas governor who is weighing a return to the presidential sweepstakes. Full Story 

    Texas Governor Rick Perry attends groundbreaking ceremony for Teletón USA CRIT children's rehabilitation center in San Antonio, Texas, on August 6th, 2013.
    Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

  • The Brief: April 14, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The Austin American-Statesman is reporting that Gov. Rick Perry has hired a defense lawyer to represent him in an ongoing investigation into his veto of funding for the Public Integrity Unit housed in the Travis County DA's office. Full Story 

    Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg refused to step down after her April 2013 drunken driving arrest, and Gov. Rick Perry vetoed funding for the public integrity unit, which is housed in the Travis County DA's office.
    Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera / Bob Daemmrich