Alana Rocha

Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered politics for stations in Florida, Kansas and Texas and traveled the country reporting from the 2012 and 2016 presidential campaign trails. She was the lead reporter on several award-winning projects and launched “The Brief,” a daily audio update. A native of Tampa, Florida, Alana received bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from the University of Florida.

Past Contributions

Video: Day One of the 84th Legislature

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Jan. 13, 2015

State lawmakers and their families filled the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday for the start of the 2015 legislative session – a day complete with formalities, pomp and a vote for House speaker. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Roundup: Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion and Elections

By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Jan. 9, 2015

This week in the Roundup: The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals weighs in on two Texas cases — one on the state's same-sex marriage ban and another on a provision of the state's new abortion law. Also, three special legislative elections result in runoffs. Full Story
Video: Border Security, Tax Cuts Among Patrick's Priorities

By Alana Rocha Jan. 8, 2015

A few days before the start of the 84th Legislature, Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick laid out a long list of issues he wants to see addressed in the coming session. Among those: maintaining an increased security presence at the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
Texas Perspective: Water

By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Jan. 4, 2015

Last year, The Texas Tribune partnered with public media stations across Texas to produce Texas Perspective: Water, a magazine news program that examined water issues in various parts of the state. Watch the program here, courtesy of KLRU-TV. Full Story
Texas Perspective: Water

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Jan. 4, 2015

The Texas Tribune partnered with public media stations across Texas to produce Texas Perspective: Water, examining water issues throughout of the state. Watch it here, courtesy of KLRU-TV. Full Story
Video: George P. Bush Sworn in as Texas Land Commissioner

By Alana Rocha Jan. 2, 2015

Watch full video, courtesy of the Texas General Land Office, of George P. Bush taking the oath of office Jan. 2 as commissioner of the GLO. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
Roundup: Same-Sex Marriage Ban and Texas' Oil Futures

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Dec. 26, 2014

This week in the Roundup: The fate of Texas’ same-sex marriage ban is in question, as is the state’s budget as oil prices continue to tumble. Meanwhile, South Texas counties plan to lobby lawmakers to allow them to negotiate mineral rights leases. Full Story
Roundup: Funding Mental Health and a Perry Proposal

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Dec. 19, 2014

This week in the Roundup: With just a few weeks left in office, Gov. Rick Perry is planning an official farewell address to lawmakers, a Texas A&M proposal to honor Perry is pulled and the state is poised to weigh another sizable investment in mental health care. Full Story
Video: A Bid to Attract More Mental Health Workers

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Dec. 15, 2014

A bill filed Monday could create a financial incentive for students to become mental health care providers. Senate Bill 239 would create a loan reimbursement program for certain licensed mental health workers who assist the underserved. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
Roundup: Health Agency Overhaul and Abbott's Agenda

By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Dec. 12, 2014

This week in the Roundup: Gov.-elect Greg Abbott highlights the issues he'll prioritize in the coming legislative session, the state loses out on millions of federal dollars for pre-kindergarten programs, and Texas' health care system is on the cusp of a major overhaul. Full Story