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• Dewhurst, Nelson Unveil Health Care Bills

  By Thanh Tan Feb. 16, 2011

  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, introduced two bills Wednesday they believe could save the state a significant amount of money and produce "healthy patient outcomes." Full Story 

• Make Abortion Illegal, First-Term House Members Say

  By Evan Smith Feb. 16, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, three first-term Texas House members — Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, Cindy Burkett, R-Mesquite, and Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie — acknowledged that they'd like to see Roe v. Wade overturned. Full Story 

• Inmate's Family Vexed Over Jail Death

  By Brandi Grissom Feb. 12, 2011

  Amy Lynn Cowling died on Dec. 29, 2010 in the Gregg County Jail. Her family is outraged over the treatment she received there, but jail officials say Cowling's unfortunate death was not their fault. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 2/7 to 2/11

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn Feb. 11, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• David Dunn: The TT Interview

  By Morgan Smith Feb. 9, 2011

  The executive director of the Texas Charter Schools Association talks with The Texas Tribune about how cuts in education funding will hit charter schools hardest, and how they can partner with traditional public school districts in "win-win"arrangements — like sharing facilities. Full Story 

• State Democrats Accuse Perry of "Ponzi Scheme"

  By Elise Hu Feb. 8, 2011

  State Democratic lawmakers responded to Gov. Rick Perry's State of the State address Tuesday, calling his budget proposals a "Ponzi scheme." Full Story 

• Perry: Protect Rainy Day Fund

  By Elise Hu Feb. 8, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry told lawmakers Tuesday he is against tapping the state's $9.4 billion Rainy Day Fund to close the budget shortfall: “That approach would not only postpone tough, necessary decisions." Full Story 

• Rob Eissler of the Size of Public Ed Cuts

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on whether the cuts to public ed will be as bad as everyone says they'll be. Full Story 

• Rob Eissler on Public Ed Layoffs

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on how many public school teachers, administrators and non-instructional staff members are at risk of being laid off as a result of the budget shortfall. Full Story 

• Rob Eissler on the Rainy Day Fund

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the House Public Education Committee on whether the Rainy Day Fund should be used, in part or in whole, to reduce the size of the budget shortfall. Full Story 

• Bill Aims to Make Sexting Illegal

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 7, 2011

  Under the proposed legislation, teens caught "sexting" could face up to a Class A Misdemeanor. Parents could also face penalties. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 1/31 to 2/4

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn Feb. 4, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story