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Before that, he reported for the Houston Chronicle, the Dallas Times Herald, as a Dallas-based freelancer for regional and national magazines and newspapers, and for radio stations in Denton and Dallas. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="contributions" class="has-page-padding"> <a name="contributions"></a> <h2 class="t-sectionhead t-sectionhead t-uppercase t-lsp-b t-size-m has-b-btm-marg"> Latest Contributions </h2> <div class="has-b-btm-marg"> <ul class="c-pagination t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-b t-size-xs t-align-center"> <li class="t-align-left"> </li> <li> <ul class="l-align-center-children"> <li class="c-pagination__count is-hidden-until-bp-m t-weight-bold" aria-label="You're on page 1"> <span aria-hidden="true">1</span> </li> <li class="is-hidden-until-bp-m"> <a class="c-pagination__count" href="?page=2" aria-label="Page 2">2</a> </li> <li class="is-hidden-until-bp-m"> <a class="c-pagination__count" href="?page=3" aria-label="Page 3">3</a> </li> <li class="is-hidden-until-bp-m" aria-hidden="true">…</li> <li class="is-hidden-until-bp-m"> <a class="c-pagination__count" href="?page=188" aria-label="Page 188">188</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="t-align-right"> <a href="?page=2">next<span class="is-sr-only"> page</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline c-pagination__icon c-pagination__icon--next"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <ul class="c-block-feed has-b-btm-marg"> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/08/texas-redistricting-demographics-elections/">Analysis: Texas’ population has changed much faster than its political maps</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 8 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-12-08 05:00 CST"> 6 hours ago </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Texas’ population has grown 40% this century, and 91% of the new Texans are people of color. Federal judges now have to decide whether those monumental changes are reflected in the state’s political maps. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/08/texas-redistricting-demographics-elections/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/08/texas-redistricting-demographics-elections/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/-ZziSmAlUNo9GcTe1N8tNX44ug4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/ea11e454d35aff97551b04745afac028/2nd%20Redo%20Redistricting%20maps%20MGO%20TT%2005.jpg" alt="Census data from 2020 and redistricting maps at The Texas Tribune office in Austin on Oct. 7, 2021. 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The state population gre…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Michael Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/06/texas-immigration-elections-2022-issues/">Analysis: The Texas-Mexico frontier still tops the news — and state politics</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 6 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-12-06 05:00 CST"> Dec. 6, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">For Texas voters, fear of an insecure border consistently overshadows other issues — electric grid failures, handgun regulation, abortion access — even when those things top the news. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/06/texas-immigration-elections-2022-issues/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/06/texas-immigration-elections-2022-issues/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fo8kAIN2qp28gPm9j7d7gYfm7Y8=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c36033290f9a64180be09cf27539ef8c/Abbott%20Gov%20Presser%20EG%20TT%2021.jpg" alt="Gov. 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Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference with nine other governors regarding the southern border at Anzalduas Park in M…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/03/texas-elections-2022/">Analysis: It takes a village to win big races in Texas</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Fri, 3 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-12-03 05:00 CST"> Dec. 3, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Want to win a statewide political race in Texas that's not at the very top of the ballot? It helps a lot if your party's top candidate wins — or at least runs a close second. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/03/texas-elections-2022/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/03/texas-elections-2022/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/-qSkzZQpl8MJUV3rOev5aM7Ehss=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg" alt="A woman votes at Great Baptist Hills on July 14, 2020, in Austin." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ZhHhjfGrcVtcgbR9BcC1OdDjCTA=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LmxvKpGTnFEXlEBR01JqcPX117E=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/39sUNvsxmLTMviX5-gmJdprSKl8=/1550x1038/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg 1550w, 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https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mrH_PAAJcHwRb8XhyDotUosB7tc=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/-qSkzZQpl8MJUV3rOev5aM7Ehss=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a9f875b836d61b0d6248c66974a55174/ATX%20Election%20Day%20AG%20TT%2024.jpg" alt="A woman votes at Great Baptist Hills on July 14, 2020, in Austin." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Allie Goulding/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/01/texas-election-winter-storm/">Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 1 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-12-01 05:00 CST"> Dec. 1, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Gov. Greg Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February. That's the kind of pre-election prediction that can make a weather forecaster more useful than a political poll. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/01/texas-election-winter-storm/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/01/texas-election-winter-storm/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/0MCIoacRASy1Qzqll6ohkPvbC2E=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/834887f41b4047efaf3eabbf98b0caef/ATX%20Snow%20Storm%20Day%203%20MG%20TT%2017.jpg" alt="Power lines along a row of homes in South Austin. Many residents experienced power outages due to the winter storm that roll…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/do1nAkLYdV321L6X-1FNJB63yY4=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/834887f41b4047efaf3eabbf98b0caef/ATX%20Snow%20Storm%20Day%203%20MG%20TT%2017.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/OjR6jcBe4If9LeBjAp2rX8iHa_U=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/834887f41b4047efaf3eabbf98b0caef/ATX%20Snow%20Storm%20Day%203%20MG%20TT%2017.jpg 2500w, 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Many residents experienced power outages due to the winter storm that roll…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/22/texas-election-budget-surplus/">Analysis: A swelling Texas treasury gives 2022 hopefuls room for big ideas</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-22 05:00 CST"> Nov. 22, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">As the political season starts, the contestants got an unexpected bit of good news: The state comptroller says the next Legislature will start with almost $25 billion in the state treasury. Expensive campaign promises just got a lot easier to make. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/22/texas-election-budget-surplus/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/22/texas-election-budget-surplus/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/NOdbS020wHK-6KwoH-avKa0YIUE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b617331ea8d2dfd7d93e307607e190c8/Opening%20Day%20House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%20213.jpg" alt="Legislators on the opening day of the special session at the Texas Capitol on July 8, 2021." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/gStqvHF6Z0cmIUtZn_h2oE-lZtA=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b617331ea8d2dfd7d93e307607e190c8/Opening%20Day%20House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%20213.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/xjj9lrhuZka4G_dh384ywYwMuz8=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b617331ea8d2dfd7d93e307607e190c8/Opening%20Day%20House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%20213.jpg 2500w, 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data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/19/texas-winter-storm-elections/">Analysis: 2022 primary elections in Texas merit a severe weather alert</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-19 05:00 CST"> Nov. 19, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Next year’s primary elections start a year after a winter storm knocked out power across Texas — and the government response to that disaster could be on voters’ minds. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/19/texas-winter-storm-elections/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/19/texas-winter-storm-elections/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/PMTzsE3CMDJrwrApw8SbocGAMNg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9ba811910089b1c18dd6756437176c62/San%20Marcos%20Winter%20Storm%20JV%20TT%2013.jpg" alt="The Blanco Vista neighborhood of San Marcos is blanketed with several inches of snow as a massive winter weather system caus…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/tLg0CH1-YJZXZelttouQaqIEOkY=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9ba811910089b1c18dd6756437176c62/San%20Marcos%20Winter%20Storm%20JV%20TT%2013.jpg 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data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/PMTzsE3CMDJrwrApw8SbocGAMNg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9ba811910089b1c18dd6756437176c62/San%20Marcos%20Winter%20Storm%20JV%20TT%2013.jpg" alt="The Blanco Vista neighborhood of San Marcos is blanketed with several inches of snow as a massive winter weather system caus…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/17/texas-governor-beto-orourke-greg-abbott/">Analysis: Different year, different race, different Beto</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-17 05:00 CST"> Nov. 17, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Sneaking up on a bruised Ted Cruz and almost winning the 2018 U.S. Senate race made Beto O’Rourke a big political name. But after that loss and a poor showing in the 2020 Democratic primary for president, the El Pasoan’s challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott is a different kind of contest. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/17/texas-governor-beto-orourke-greg-abbott/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/17/texas-governor-beto-orourke-greg-abbott/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/3i1CX0xJ40tFA7m9ZG2y2JlE7x4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bf5b4af02e1ef14b9c2768ffc52292d9/Beto%20at%20San%20Antonio%20CS%20TT%2050.jpg" alt="Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at a campagin rally in San Antonio on November 16, 2021." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/iAvzX1buF0LbRm420wch73yGXe0=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bf5b4af02e1ef14b9c2768ffc52292d9/Beto%20at%20San%20Antonio%20CS%20TT%2050.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/BCGrcuGv4tBVf5A4VOsLbKADI5o=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bf5b4af02e1ef14b9c2768ffc52292d9/Beto%20at%20San%20Antonio%20CS%20TT%2050.jpg 2500w, 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data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Chris Stokes for The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/10/texas-election-polling-issues/">Analysis: Texas Republican lawmakers pleased most of their own voters, most of the time</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-10 05:00 CST"> Nov. 10, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">They didn't make a majority of Texas voters happy on a single issue, but the Republican majority in the Legislature made most of their own voters happy — and then drew maps that minimize political threats to them in the November general election. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/10/texas-election-polling-issues/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/10/texas-election-polling-issues/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Hupc0QXSbKGsyhVyPJo0R-mRAYs=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c491349a5b5ba3b394ef25ded4426906/Archer%20Co%20Early%20Voting%20ST%20TT%2011.jpg" alt="Voters at the Alvord City Hall, an early voting site in Alvord on Oct. 28, 2020." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source 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https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mjbK1GEr0iv7BBMg4bTvqbfPixo=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c491349a5b5ba3b394ef25ded4426906/Archer%20Co%20Early%20Voting%20ST%20TT%2011.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Hupc0QXSbKGsyhVyPJo0R-mRAYs=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c491349a5b5ba3b394ef25ded4426906/Archer%20Co%20Early%20Voting%20ST%20TT%2011.jpg" alt="Voters at the Alvord City Hall, an early voting site in Alvord on Oct. 28, 2020." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/09/texas-election-polling/">TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters analyze the latest UT/TT Poll on the 2022 candidates and issues</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a>, <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/todd-wiseman/">Todd Wiseman</a> and <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/michael-rey-de-leon/">Michael Rey de Leon</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Tue, 9 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-09 14:00 CST"> Nov. 9, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">In this edition of TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, focused on the 2022 elections and this year’s legislative issues. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/09/texas-election-polling/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a 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data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/YbP3W0l3D1KYDooSoJqASldz5WI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c530e8cff49ac61c2bd5200fbf0ebf91/TribCast%20POLL%20Nov%209.jpg" alt="Snow at the Capitol in Austin on Feb. 15, 2021." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/08/texas-republican-election/">Analysis: Early signs point to another Republican-dominated election cycle in Texas</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 8 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600" title="2021-11-08 05:00 CST"> Nov. 8, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Republican incumbents enter their reelection campaigns well ahead of their Republican challengers and with most voters unacquainted with the Democratic challengers in the field, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/08/texas-republican-election/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/08/texas-republican-election/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/iDBAxDfq9_uvwn63b2NxvRs_Qtg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6287167b62b898b9eb3279c26ef25067/Abbott%20Border%20Announcement%20SP%20TT%2027" alt="From left: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. 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Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott shake hands after a press conference on their plan for Texas to build i…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/03/texas-redistricting-commission/">Analysis: Texas legislators aren’t ready to take self-interest out of redistricting</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 3 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-11-03 05:00 CDT"> Nov. 3, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">In Texas, the Legislature draws political maps — with results that predictably favor the party in power. Do independent commissions do any better? <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/03/texas-redistricting-commission/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/03/texas-redistricting-commission/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cwlvWzSgJ-anX_S9LNuUuDVCqBk=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/7eea0fb1e5b023423ecab7981895ffc2/Salman%20Bhojani%20BT%20TT%2011.jpg" alt="Salman Bhojani, a former candidate for Texas Senate District 9, shows where he lives on an updated map that now draws him ou…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/N_jlu8kGL0LYptaPckQv7u_HstQ=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/7eea0fb1e5b023423ecab7981895ffc2/Salman%20Bhojani%20BT%20TT%2011.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/OBBjMos_RW6tJy4bJzRUzc0avMw=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/7eea0fb1e5b023423ecab7981895ffc2/Salman%20Bhojani%20BT%20TT%2011.jpg 2500w, 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data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Ben Torres for The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/01/texas-redistricting-maps/">Analysis: With grades like these for political maps, Texas won’t be making the honor roll</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 1 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-11-01 05:00 CDT"> Nov. 1, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">The new political maps drawn by Texas Republicans have run into some criticism from academics studying gerrymandering. That puts the Texans in the same boat with Illinois Democrats. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/01/texas-redistricting-maps/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/01/texas-redistricting-maps/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/-UyFVARez7Gm_6smXG2scLb-tjA=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg" alt="The Texas capitol on May 8, 2021." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/XROX-KWmHz-MkSl0_sv6Xkd59B8=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bONPDV2ePHfDcTkbB_VxvJaYEeo=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/xUWrEvmetrTevWFASpLxuoU80Y0=/1550x1038/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg 1550w, 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https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ROiIF5qvHVtc7KU4SPiu9GLdSJ8=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/-UyFVARez7Gm_6smXG2scLb-tjA=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1b9a54826a19db63c98921ee15a02b5d/SB7%20Beto%20file%2005-08%20EL%20TT%2002.jpg" alt="The Texas capitol on May 8, 2021." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/29/matt-krause-texas-attorney-general/">Analysis: Matt Krause’s campaign for attorney general comes with a reading list</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-29 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 29, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">State Rep. Matt Krause, a Republican candidate for attorney general, wants public schools to explain some of the books in their libraries. He's got questions about content, along with a way to get some attention from voters. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/29/matt-krause-texas-attorney-general/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/29/matt-krause-texas-attorney-general/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/hf_l_GwVqMpLB_awUPU6dNB80N4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg" alt="State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, reads proposed legislation while on the House floor on July 29, 2021." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/syGd96OOlRUbsuhwFIikM4cpCx0=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/qT_blE1yRmfSPuJfnCHHJ1IB2Xk=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/3Qj26H6KpMrUaKwCOzbACwmmS80=/1550x1038/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1550w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/hA-D3GK423WrGyaAP6oECSIXc50=/1200x804/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1200w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/d-eE_WahlfinHVY3vxlhMmSQnVU=/1000x670/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/C3pwAYdwK8pXpopgjRt3Vwan-p4=/850x570/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/r6OCYgMI56RpUI24Xgn6-8Sxe04=/640x429/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ldRO1uw8Mu18NT83jQp8gV5F6VI=/375x251/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 375w" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/043_a7_OAa8daRAPV9duqeI3Z54=/3000x2010/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/3XwMWlfYqR_PRlL_pYRyu8OpBAE=/2500x1675/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/yjCT4YYFxqts5GyjhojcbjMfCpY=/1550x1038/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1550w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/I00Qq5XMIAWrbzUYnERv0vhRreI=/1200x804/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1200w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/_1BJr_4dJ7tQ4cFVUmkLrmUjTJ4=/1000x670/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 1000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/hf_l_GwVqMpLB_awUPU6dNB80N4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/P5h0B2TRn5F34J75VJyvvYfMW-k=/640x429/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/SAU4yTj0iAQ86UWNrWVG_gID89o=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/hf_l_GwVqMpLB_awUPU6dNB80N4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg" alt="State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, reads proposed legislation while on the House floor on July 29, 2021." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/27/texas-redistricting-senate-dan-patrick/">Analysis: Maps bolster Republicans in the Texas Senate, especially the top one</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-27 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 27, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">The new political maps drawn by the Texas Senate don't just favor Republicans; that much was expected from a Republican majority. The maps help Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pick which Republicans he wants in the Senate. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/27/texas-redistricting-senate-dan-patrick/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/27/texas-redistricting-senate-dan-patrick/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WpN-3A9gkgv-xMmV3pOXF0Z6hj0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg" alt="State Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speak at a press conference held regarding Democrats breaking q…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/0NfojtevsIm9ZsipoLuk1KQBSso=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cNd1d-eR09J_e8LdaIEz1IfmiwY=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7F7s1YthX32ItwC168LE8N8Scbc=/1550x1038/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1550w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/2D5hRHvgM29qJjI6EGtVmPBqgmU=/1200x804/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1200w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lSDj-rDhzuyrkzsJTPu37AWyd_0=/1000x670/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/tqpvzM_2cYNMuDgTN92dzyp_s84=/850x570/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/48fugjUJemXRzWunIYAu9YDFBBQ=/640x429/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/3qv5AxBq79_EftvR1V8M43GLSig=/375x251/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 375w" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uj_3v6f5uP7GvyyF4SdHk8PRUjs=/3000x2010/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/TlUJCBX4RmsA-QdFYNsGUAwW3D0=/2500x1675/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/T24R-v_DTZ1re2VlB03yuG-l0v8=/1550x1038/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1550w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/C_cJhHd8s6ETqadFsWzyO9DQ8tI=/1200x804/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1200w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/MJiLbJiQNYW8reLCWUK2e2FV9Pk=/1000x670/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 1000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WpN-3A9gkgv-xMmV3pOXF0Z6hj0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Bc0xZrNigEt93yonMyjiqZ88zks=/640x429/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/1rc1EcYBt9wt5qgTmTa5-Gq2HRw=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WpN-3A9gkgv-xMmV3pOXF0Z6hj0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/32c7970cdadc3974d1244079024b77d4/Dan%20Patrick%20Presser%20SP%20TT%2002.jpg" alt="State Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speak at a press conference held regarding Democrats breaking q…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/25/texas-legislature-voting-election/">Analysis: Are lawmakers trying to make Texans more confident in elections, or less?</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-25 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 25, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">After conservative complaints about the national results in the 2020 election, Texas Republicans have tried to anticipate everything that might play against them in 2022, right down to who’ll be at the helm. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/25/texas-legislature-voting-election/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/25/texas-legislature-voting-election/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/B6rMlniry5JBZ4_rjqeb78d5D3g=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/661182b0e8974645fe443be34bda1006/San%20Antonio%20Election%202020%20CD%20TT%2023.jpg" alt="Voters still in line after the closing of the polls wait to enter the McCreless Library in San Antonio to cast their vote on…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source 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https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/pxQQhFYR49xM_FTOha6sZQyXPwM=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/661182b0e8974645fe443be34bda1006/San%20Antonio%20Election%202020%20CD%20TT%2023.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/B6rMlniry5JBZ4_rjqeb78d5D3g=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/661182b0e8974645fe443be34bda1006/San%20Antonio%20Election%202020%20CD%20TT%2023.jpg" alt="Voters still in line after the closing of the polls wait to enter the McCreless Library in San Antonio to cast their vote on…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Clint Datchuk for The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/22/texas-property-taxes/">Analysis: A quick turn on property taxes with the long game in mind</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-22 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 22, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">High Texas property taxes were an issue in the state's 2018 elections, and you can see from their work on a new homestead exemption earlier this week that state lawmakers didn't forget that lesson from voters. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/22/texas-property-taxes/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/22/texas-property-taxes/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img 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data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/0XXFpUy8gJsiDPyMMwuLDUkAHOY=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e6a25cb17ab2c3572ed710eb3748ddc0/Housing%20North%20Austin%20AI%20TT%2007.jpg" alt="Private and public housing across North Austin on Oct. 9, 2020." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Amna Ijaz/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/20/texas-legislature-2022-election/">Analysis: Texas legislators set the table for the 2022 elections</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-20 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 20, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">The controversial issues you’ve heard Texas lawmakers debate for most of the year aren’t going away; many of them will be argued all over again during the 2022 elections. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/20/texas-legislature-2022-election/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/20/texas-legislature-2022-election/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UFht2Kr9Nz63U4JHRPRVgxHB1vE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg" alt="State Representatives on the House floor debate over amendments to HB 1 on Oct. 12, 2021." class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/j_q08uz5KY9oKV0AuIIvwxrM0SE=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/jzONdNOEk3qATQYzvrLGy_hVrns=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg 2500w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/6R4hAd9aIsut3wtifYVNhdw4b-w=/1550x1038/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg 1550w, 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https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uoLq6Cyar_CQgeGYmKlPlnC5XG4=/375x251/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg 375w"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UFht2Kr9Nz63U4JHRPRVgxHB1vE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f6f365ee20e88ea0c5a6e47ef907e4dc/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2004.jpg" alt="State Representatives on the House floor debate over amendments to HB 1 on Oct. 12, 2021." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Michael Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/18/texas-redistricting-democrats-2022/">Analysis: An election slogan you won’t hear in Texas in 2022</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-18 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 18, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">“Turn Texas Blue” was the Democratic rally cry in the 2020 elections. It didn’t happen, and with the maps the Texas Legislature is drawing, it’s not in the cards for 2022, either. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/18/texas-redistricting-democrats-2022/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/18/texas-redistricting-democrats-2022/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img 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data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fpsLk-TW3pHm7odLGn43KLIYggo=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/698d6ab9656b623e4cbc5cccc6edf206/House%20Floor%20Oct%2012%20MGO%20TT%2007.jpg" alt="A map of Tarrant County shows Hispanics' voting age population on the House floor on Oct. 12, 2021." class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Michael Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/12/texas-abbott-coronavirus-vaccine/">Analysis: Greg Abbott and the policy contradiction of an anti-mandate mandate</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:56:30 -0500" title="2021-10-12 14:56 CDT"> Oct. 12, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order contradicts what he's been saying for months about mandates and the personal choices of Texans and their businesses during the pandemic. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/12/texas-abbott-coronavirus-vaccine/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/12/texas-abbott-coronavirus-vaccine/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/K4DOvm2btmi9Sb5qcy_5LKm6reQ=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c7d7dacc520758a3a6e07dbdb9b0cfbd/Abbott%20Covid%20Presser%20March%2024%20NW%20TT%2008.jpg" alt="Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference about the state's response to the coronavirus on Tuesday in Austin on Marc…" class="c-image__img l-width-full l-display-block did-load"> </noscript> <picture> <source data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LorgxHC_wIMHNE-40sQ66fPEmsU=/3000x2010/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c7d7dacc520758a3a6e07dbdb9b0cfbd/Abbott%20Covid%20Presser%20March%2024%20NW%20TT%2008.jpg 3000w, https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/IrWlkEzFPkSbYDte6iX5dCPo_4c=/2500x1675/smart/filters:format(webp):quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c7d7dacc520758a3a6e07dbdb9b0cfbd/Abbott%20Covid%20Presser%20March%2024%20NW%20TT%2008.jpg 2500w, 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Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference about the state's response to the coronavirus on Tuesday in Austin on Marc…" class="js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--target c-image__img" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </div> </div> </a> <figcaption class="c-caption t-links-underlined l-display-block t-size-xxxs c-caption--compact is-hidden-until-bp-l"> <cite> <span class="is-sr-only">Credit:</span><span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#camera"></use></svg></span> Nick Wagner/POOL via American-Statesman </cite> </figcaption> </figure> </article> </li> <li class="c-block-feed__item"> <article class="c-story-block"> <div class="c-story-block__text">  <h3 class="c-story-block__headline t-serif t-lh-s t-lsp-s t-links-underlined-hover has-xxxs-btm-marg js-balance"><a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/11/texas-abortion-bounty-hunters/">Analysis: Intentional loopholes in Texas abortion law draw a judge’s rebuke</a></h3>  <p class="byline t-byline t-links t-uppercase t-lsp-m t-size-xxs has-text-gray-dark has-b-btm-marg"><span class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item smallcaps--light t-size-xxs"> by <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/">Ross Ramsey</a></span><time class="t-byline__item l-display-ib byline--item" datetime="Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500" title="2021-10-11 05:00 CDT"> Oct. 11, 2021 </time></p>  <p class="t-serif t-links t-size-s is-hidden-until-bp-s">The judge who blocked enforcement of the new abortion restrictions in Texas said lawmakers knew it was unconstitutional and tried to prevent federal courts from saying so — and said he wanted to keep other states from copying the idea. <a class="t-uppercase t-size-xxs t-lsp-m t-sans l-display-ib" href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/11/texas-abortion-bounty-hunters/">Full Story <span class="c-icon c-icon--baseline"><svg aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="/web/20211208172211im_/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ross-ramsey/#long-arrow-right"></use></svg></span> </a> </p> </div> <figure class="c-story-block__image-wrap"> <a href="/web/20211208172211/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/11/texas-abortion-bounty-hunters/" tabindex="-1"> <div class="c-image"> <div class="c-image__placeholder has-bg-white-off"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20211208172211im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UCI9qFYRyfPQ0lyToO0iB9PBZn0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/060aa40ba7e1d64c063fc39545b31547/Womens%20Health%20SS%20TT%2001.jpg" alt="A women’s health clinic in Texas. 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