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• Watch: A conversation with four new members of the Texas Senate

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 17, 2019

  Meet the 86th: Watch our interview with new state Sens. Carol Alvarado, Pete Flores, Nathan Johnson and Beverly Powell, moderated by Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. Full Story 

• First day of 86th session is "launching pad" for new and veteran members

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Woojae Julia Song Jan. 14, 2019

  There's a lot of work that goes on at the State Capitol even before lawmakers gavel in. This "Under the Dome" episode takes you through the behind-the-scenes start of the 86th Texas Legislature. Full Story 

• Watch: A conversation with Comptroller Glenn Hegar

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 10, 2019

  Watch our interview with Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, at the beginning of the 86th legislative session. Full Story 

• There's a new Texas House speaker in town

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jianing “Holly” He Jan. 3, 2019

  In the latest installment of our mini-documentary series, "Under the Dome," we chronicle the path state Rep. Dennis Bonnen took to become the next likely speaker of the Texas House. Full Story 

• Can the Texas Legislature override local ordinances?

  By Alex Samuels Dec. 28, 2018

  It can and it has. Last year, Texas lawmakers voted to override several local ordinances with new statewide measures — including relaxing regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. Full Story 

• Does the Texas Legislature work full time?

  By Ross Ramsey Dec. 27, 2018

  Texas is one of a handful of states that convenes its Legislature once every two years. And in Texas, a session lasts only 140 days. Full Story 

• How does the government use eminent domain to seize land from Texans?

  By Kiah Collier Dec. 26, 2018

  And should Texans expect to give up more of their property to the government as border wall and high-speed train projects move forward? Full Story 

• Does Texas still have straight-ticket voting?

  By Ross Ramsey Dec. 25, 2018

  Most states have ended straight-ticket, or “one-punch,” voting, but Texas kept it going — as long as it helped the majority party. The state is getting rid of it starting in 2020. Full Story 

• Watch videos of panels from the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival

  By Texas Tribune Staff Dec. 24, 2018

  Over 300 speakers — and thousands of attendees — descended on downtown Austin for the three-day Texas Tribune Festival examining politics and policy issues facing Texas and the United States. Here are some selected conversations on topics including immigration, gun violence and politics. Full Story 

• Why is college in Texas getting so expensive?

  By Matthew Watkins Dec. 24, 2018

  Tuition and fees at Texas universities have more than doubled since 2003. There's plenty of blame to go around. Full Story 

• What does race have to do with the death penalty in Texas?

  By Hannah Wiley Dec. 21, 2018

  More than 72 percent of those on death row in Texas are people of color. Studies show race plays a role in the state's harshest punishment. Full Story 

• What ideas are Texas lawmakers exploring to keep schools safe?

  By Alex Samuels Dec. 20, 2018

  The national debate came home to Texas again this year when a 17-year-old opened fire at Santa Fe High School, killing 10 and wounding several others. Full Story