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• A conversation with Burrows and Darby (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 19, 2017

  Full video of Evan Smith's 1/19 conversation with state Reps. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, and Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, on the campus of Howard College in San Angelo. Full Story 

• As Texas debates CPS fix, caseworkers face long days, late nights (video)

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Jan. 19, 2017

  The state’s top leaders have vowed to address the woeful shortcomings of the child welfare system. State lawmakers know that even in a tight budget cycle, they're going to have to spend money to address the problems. Full Story 

• What Does Racial Justice Mean in the 21st Century? (video)

  By John Jordan Jan. 16, 2017

  Full video of Peniel Joseph's keynote address on "What Does Racial Justice Mean in the 21st Century?" from The Texas Tribune's Symposium on Race and Public Policy, held at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin on January 13-14, 2017. Full Story 

• Planned Texas jail reforms draw fears of unfunded mandates (video)

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Jan. 16, 2017

  A year and a half after Sandra Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail, Texas lawmakers are expected to consider new jail reforms. But rural sheriffs worry the state’s tight budget situation could result in unfunded mandates. Full Story 

• Race in Policing in Texas (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 14, 2017

  Check out full video from our conversation on race and policing at the Texas Tribune symposium on race. Panelists include Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens and Dallas State Rep. Eric Johnson. Full Story 

• DeRay McKesson on race and policy in the age of Trump (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 14, 2017

  Full video of Evan Smith's 1/13 conversation with civil rights activist and educator DeRay Mckesson at our symposium on race and public policy. Full Story 

• Race in Education in Texas (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 14, 2017

  Check out full video from our conversation on race and education at the Texas Tribune symposium on race. Panelists include former Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell and San Antonio ISD Assistant Superintendent Olivia Hernandez. Full Story 

• Texas lawmakers get legislative session going (video)

  By Justin Dehn Jan. 13, 2017

  In the Roundup: Lawmakers gathered in Austin this week to begin the 85th Texas legislative session, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick fires back at criticism of the "bathroom bill." Full Story 

• Wind farm plans fuel military bases' concerns over encroachment (video)

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Jan. 13, 2017

  News of a possible wind farm development near a northwest Texas Air Force base has raised concerns about protecting military properties from outside development. Related legislation is poised to be a part of this legislative session. Full Story 

• Renu Khator on higher ed funding, graduation rates and the bathroom bill (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 12, 2017

  Full video of Evan Smith's 1/12 conversation with University of Houston Chancellor Renu Khator. Full Story 

• Dan Patrick on the budget, school choice and the bathroom bill (video)

  By Texas Tribune Staff Jan. 11, 2017

  Full video of Evan Smith's 1/11 conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Full Story 

• Texas Legislature faces a shift in border security funding debate (video)

  By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Jan. 11, 2017

  In 2015, state lawmakers approved $800 million for border security efforts. But the election of Donald Trump as president has some Republican lawmakers thinking there will be a change in spending plans this session. Full Story