Past Contributions

• News App: Expanding the Ethics Explorer

  By Shelby Cole, Alina Carnahan, David Maly, Catharine Benavidez and Jordan Gass-Poore Jan. 30, 2014

  We've expanded the officials in our Ethics Explorer to include the judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the members of the State Board of Education. We've also updated our existing analysis on members of the Legislature. Full Story 

• SBOE Retreats From Algebra II in High School Grad Plans

  By Morgan Smith and Jordan Gass-Poore Nov. 21, 2013

  Shifting from a previous proposal, the State Board of Education voted Thursday to require algebra II only for students who pursue an honors plan or a diploma specializing in math and science. Full Story 

• Proposition 6: Where the Statewide Candidates Stand on Water Funding

  By Christopher Chang, Jordan Gass-Poore, David Maly, Alexa Ura, Edgar Walters and Cassie Smith Oct. 31, 2013

  The Tribune polled all candidates running for statewide office to determine whether they support or oppose Proposition 6. Scroll through this table to see where each of them stands. Full Story 

• Burgdorf: UT Regents' "Clear Intent" Was to Oust Powers

  By Reeve Hamilton and Jordan Gass-Poore Oct. 23, 2013

  The former general counsel for the University of Texas System told members of a legislative committee investigating a UT System regent that some regents' "clear intent" was to "get rid of" UT Austin President Bill Powers. Full Story 

• Reverse Mortgage Plan's Fate is in Voters' Hands

  By Jordan Gass-Poore Oct. 16, 2013

  Currently the only state that doesn’t allow seniors to use reverse mortgages for purchasing homes, Texas could switch course if voters approve a constitutional amendment in the Nov. 5 election. Full Story