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Livestream: How'd the Senate do? A conversation about the 85th legislative session

By Texas Tribune Staff May 25, 2017

Watch video of our end-of-session discussion with state Sens. Konni Burton, Bryan Hughes and Royce West. Full Story

Video: Julián Castro on "Overheard with Evan Smith"

By Evan Smith May 24, 2017

Watch Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith's interview of Julián Castro on the KLRU-TV program "Overheard with Evan Smith." Full Story

Tune in for a private, post-session livestream

By Texas Tribune Staff May 23, 2017

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How'd the House do? A conversation about the 85th legislative session (video)

By Texas Tribune Staff May 19, 2017

We livestreamed our end-of-session discussion with state Reps. Rafael Anchia, Geanie Morrison and Matt Rinaldi. Full Story

Texas lawmakers facing talk of a potential special session

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 19, 2017

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says state lawmakers might be staying in Austin past May 29 if some key measures, including the “bathroom bill,” don’t pass the House. Full Story

Signing "sanctuary" jurisdiction ban tops the week in Texas politics

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 12, 2017

A spokesman for Gov. Greg Abbott said they opted to sign Senate Bill 4 into law on Facebook to maximize the audience. Abbott’s move kicked off a drama-filled week in the Texas House where lawmakers debated vaccine requirements for foster kids. Full Story

Video: Matthew Dowd talks Trump, Comey and 2018

By Texas Tribune Staff May 10, 2017

Watch video of our conversation in Austin with author and political strategist Matthew Dowd. Full Story

Hot or not, bill would simplify sales tax on baked goods (video)

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 5, 2017

A measure advancing in the Texas Legislature would make baked goods, regardless of their temperature when served, exempt from sales tax. Full Story

Bill to ban "sanctuary" policies clears final legislative hurdle (video)

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 5, 2017

To Gov. Greg Abbott, a bill to crack down on “sanctuary” policies in Texas was a must-pass this session. And this week, Republican lawmakers delivered on the controversial legislation. Full Story

What you need to know now about the one bill Texas lawmakers must pass (video)

By Alana Rocha, Ross Ramsey and Todd Wiseman May 3, 2017

In less than two minutes, learn the ins and outs of the only bill that Texas lawmakers have to pass — the one that will determine how the state government is funded for the next two years. Full Story

"Sanctuary" bill passes with "show me your papers" provision

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn April 28, 2017

After 16 hours of tense debate, the Texas House passed a bill that would outlaw so-called "sanctuary" cities. The measure would allow law enforcement officials to ask the immigration status of any person legally detained. Full Story