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.

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Dewhurst, Super PAC Target Same Cruz Client in New Ads

By Aman Batheja July 18, 2012

New ads from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign and a pro-Dewhurst Super PAC aim to tie former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz to a judicial corruption scandal in Pennsylvania. Full Story
Liveblog: Leppert Endorses Dewhurst Over Cruz After Debate

By Aman Batheja July 17, 2012

Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, who finished third in the GOP U.S. Senate primary, announced he was backing David Dewhurst on Tuesday after Dewhurst's debate with Ted Cruz. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich / Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Cruz, Dewhurst on the Offensive Ahead of GOP Debate

By Aman Batheja July 17, 2012

Ahead of Tuesday night's debate — likely the last televised debate of the GOP U.S. Senate runoff — the race between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz has grown increasingly negative. Full Story

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U.S. Senate Campaigns Trade Accusation: Lies, Lies and More Lies

By Aman Batheja July 16, 2012

Both Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz have recently accused each other of being less than honest with Texans. The attacks are likely to color Tuesday's televised debate in Dallas. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Spoth / Michael Stravato
Texas Conference Draws Transportation Heavy-Hitters

By Aman Batheja July 13, 2012

A Texas conference started 15 years ago at the request of U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, has grown into one of the leading transportation policy gatherings in the country. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Cruz Leading Dewhurst in Two New Polls

By Aman Batheja July 12, 2012

Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz leads Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst among likely voters in the July 31 Republican primary runoff for an open U.S. Senate seat, according to two new polls. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Spoth / Michael Stravato
Dewhurst, Cruz Take Divergent Approaches in New TV Ads

By Aman Batheja July 10, 2012

In new television ads released Tuesday, Ted Cruz targets GOP U.S. Senate runoff rival David Dewhurst, while Dewhurst targets President Obama. Full Story

Credit: AP
Straus: Process to End Budget Diversions Starts Now

By Aman Batheja July 9, 2012

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus called on lawmakers Monday to start figuring out how to stop diverting billions of dollars in dedicated taxes and fees that are being used to balance state budgets. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Cruz, Justice Roberts Have History

By Aman Batheja July 9, 2012

Before he was the U.S. Supreme Court chief justice who helped save "Obamacare," John Roberts was friends with U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz, who described Roberts' controversial decision as "heartbreaking." Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Bob Daemmrich / The US Supreme Court
At Tea Party Forum, Cruz and Dewhurst Lay Off Attacks

By Aman Batheja July 7, 2012

Speaking to more than 200 people at a Tea Party event in Sugar Land, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz showed more difference in style than in substance. Full Story

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