Aman Batheja

Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Past Contributions

State Leaders Adopt Spending Cap for 2014-15 Budget

By Aman Batheja Nov. 15, 2012

State leaders including Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday voted to cap the state’s spending growth rate at 10.71 percent for the next-two year budget. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
Defining the Transportation Debate

By Aman Batheja Nov. 9, 2012

Before anything can be done on transportation funding, What constitutes a budget diversion? Is a fee increase the same thing as a tax hike? The debate over transportation funding next session could hinge on how Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
What Should Texans Watch For on Tuesday?

By Aman Batheja Nov. 5, 2012

There probably won't be any surprises when it comes to the presidential race in Texas. But there are still some questions that Texas political observers are eager to see answered on Election Day. Here are four things to watch for. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
Cruz Highlights Father in Latest TV Ad

By Aman Batheja Oct. 31, 2012

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz showcases his father's journey from Cuba to Texas in his latest election ad for television. Full Story
In First TV Ad, Sadler Calls Cruz "Extreme"

By Aman Batheja Oct. 29, 2012

With just more than a week until Election Day, former state Rep. Paul Sadler, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, released his first television ad Monday. He touts his experience and derides Republican Ted Cruz as "the most extreme Senate candidate in Texas history." Full Story
In New SD-10 Ad, Davis Accuses Shelton of Lying

By Aman Batheja Oct. 26, 2012

In her latest television ad in the SD-10 race, state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, accuses state Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, of lying to voters about Davis' record. Full Story
Impact of Late Legislators is Felt in HD-144 Race

By Aman Batheja Oct. 25, 2012

As the two candidates running for a Texas House seat in suburban Houston try to reach out to voters, the deaths of the district's previous incumbent and an area state senator have cast a shadow on the race. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
A Trip Down the Fastest Highway in America

By Aman Batheja Oct. 25, 2012

The newly opened stretch of State Highway 130 from Austin to Seguin has an 85 mph speed limit, the fastest in the country. Beyond the debate over whether it's safe, what's it like to drive? Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
In Latest TV Ad, Shelton Stresses Local Roots

By Aman Batheja Oct. 23, 2012

State Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, who is looking to unseat state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, highlights his ties to Fort Worth and work as a pediatrician in a new television ad. Full Story
Cruz Touts "American Dream" in New Election Ad

By Aman Batheja Oct. 23, 2012

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz released a new ad Tuesday targeting general election voters with a focus on encouraging small business growth and saving the American Dream. Full Story