Past Contributions

• The Brief: July 17, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 17, 2015

  The super PACs backing U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz think his path forward is highlighting how "wedge issues" make him the strongest candidate against Hillary Clinton, according to a presentation leaked Thursday. Full Story 

• How Much Candidates Raised in the Top Legislative Races

  By Polo Rocha July 16, 2015

  The freeze on fundraising during the legislative session only allowed nine days of fundraising for lawmakers, but some of them made a big push for funds as the 2016 cycle begins. So did their challengers. Full Story 

• Perry and Cruz Will Share Stage in "Protest" Debate

  By John Reynolds, Patrick Svitek and Polo Rocha July 16, 2015

  The Aug. 3 forum in New Hampshire takes place three days before the first debate sanctioned by national Republicans to be televised by Fox News. Full Story 

• Simpson Calls for Special Session on Same-Sex Marriage

  By Patrick Svitek and Polo Rocha July 16, 2015

  This time, the Longview Republican takes state agencies to task for funding benefits for same-sex partners without legislative action. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 16, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 16, 2015

  Both U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Rick Perry burned through about half of the money they raised from April to June, putting them somewhere in the middle of the GOP field on that measure. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 15, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 15, 2015

  Gov. Greg Abbott is launching an investigation into the video released Tuesday that shows a Planned Parenthood executive talking about how aborted fetus organs can be used for medical research. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 15, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 14, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Life After Lawns. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Tom Pankratz

  By Polo Rocha July 14, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Tom Pankratz, a Houston-based desalination consultant and editor of the Water Desalination Report. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 14, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 14, 2015

  Gov. Greg Abbott's push to lure New Hampshire businesses to Texas is helping Granite State Republicans with their arguments against their Democratic governor's policies. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 13, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 13, 2015

  The two-month Jade Helm 15 U.S. military training exercise is set to kick off on Wednesday, following months of headlines and conspiracy theories about a federal government takeover. Full Story