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• Video: Protestors Rally Against Sanctuary Cities Bill

  By Justin Dehn June 15, 2011

  State Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, speaks to a crowd protesting the sanctuary cities bill at a rally held by the Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance at the Texas Capitol. Full Story 

• Video: Cornyn Demands Medicare Plan From Obama

  By Thanh Tan June 15, 2011

  U.S. Sen. John Cornyn demanded today that President Barack Obama take "concrete steps" to address Medicare's funding crisis. By not doing so, Cornyn said, Obama is "violating federal law." Full Story 

• Video: Sunday News Shows On the Perry Buzz

  By Thanh Tan June 13, 2011

  The Trib's Weekend Round-Up compiles clips from various national news program that mentioned Gov. Rick Perry and the possibility he may throw his hat in the GOP presidential primary ring. Journalists and commentators analyzed Perry's prospects on NBC's Meet the Press, CNN's State of the Union, Fox Business' Red Ink Watch and PBS's Washington Week. Full Story 

• TribLive: Post-Forum Q&A With GOP Senate Candidates

  By Thanh Tan June 10, 2011

  After Wednesday night's forum with Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert and Roger Williams, Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith continued the conversation with questions from the public about the Tea Party, the 10th Amendment and one contender in the race who wasn't present. Full Story 

• Video: What Lege Sessions Cost Taxpayers and Lawmakers

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan June 10, 2011

  We break down the cost to taxpayers of the regular and special sessions. It's not chump change, but one political science expert argues the relatively low pay for lawmakers keeps many Texans from being able to run for higher office. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 6 to June 10, 2011

  By Justin Dehn June 10, 2011

  Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• VIDEO: Four GOP Senate Candidates at TribLive

  By Evan Smith June 9, 2011

  On Wednesday night, I sat down with four leading intended GOP candidates for the U.S. Senate: Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert and Roger Williams. We talked about Paul Ryan's Medicare plan, the war in Afghanistan, the Tea Party and more. Full Story 

• Video: Teachers, Parents Protest Education Cuts

  By Justin Dehn June 6, 2011

  Teachers and parents gathered today at the state Capitol to protest budget cuts to education funding. Full Story 

• Video: A Rally for Bill Countering TSA "Groping"

  By Justin Dehn June 4, 2011

  Texans for Accountable Government and their coalition partners rallied on the front steps of the Texas Capitol Saturday, urging Gov. Rick Perry to support HB 1937. The so-called "TSA groping" bill, by state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, would restrict instrusive screening practices by security personnel. Full Story 

• Video: The Week In Politics Recap May 30 - June 3, 2011

  By Justin Dehn June 3, 2011

  Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Video: Some Lawmakers Struggle to Balance Personal, Legislative Duties

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan June 3, 2011

  Many Texas lawmakers have the resources to stay in Austin a few extra weeks — or even months — for special sessions. But others take a big fiscal hit. And it takes a personal toll on all of them. Full Story 

• The 82nd Lege Session: The Highlights Reel

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan June 2, 2011

  The Trib's multimedia team highlights some of the most memorable — and surprising — moments from the 82nd Legislative Session. Our lawmakers sure do love to make a statement, complete with finger pointing, yelling and props. (Some video courtesy the Texas House, the Texas Senate and legetv.org.) Full Story