Past Contributions

• Video: Straus on the 2016 Primaries

  By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

  At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, discussed whether he'll support candidates in the 2016 primaries. Full Story 

• Video: Straus on Tax Relief

  By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

  At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, talked about the billions of dollars in tax relief approved by the 84th Legislature. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation With Joe Straus

  By Evan Smith June 9, 2015

  Full video of my 6/9 conversation with state Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Full Story 

• Video: Patrick on the Senate's "New Day"

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  At our 6/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick enumerated the Texas Senate's accomplishments in the 84th Session. Full Story 

• Video: Patrick on His Conservative Critics

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  At our 6/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rebuffed conservative criticism of the 84th Legislative Session. Full Story 

• Video: Patrick on the 2016 Presidential Race

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  At our 6/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talked about whether he'll endorse in a 2016 presidential race — and the qualities he's looking for in a GOP nominee. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation With Dan Patrick

  By Evan Smith June 4, 2015

  Full video of my 6/4 conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Among the topics discussed: 84th session accomplishments, conservative criticism, the Senate vs. the House, the 2016 presidential race and why he's not running against Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Hazlewood

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, were pessimistic about the possibility of a compromise on the Hazlewood Act. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Ethics Reform

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, discussed whether meaningful ethics reform will pass this session. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Open Carry

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, talked about the fate of the open carry bill — and the prospect of a filibuster. Full Story