The latest 2012 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
At the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry said he'd make a decision on his political future in June. Perry also talked about Michael Williams, who will replace Robert Scott as head of the Texas Education Agency. Full Story
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At the Republican National Convention, Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was "offended" by a D.C. court's recent decision to reject redistricting maps approved by the Legislature. Full Story
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At the Republican National Convention, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talks about a potential school voucher program. "You shouldn't be locked into a poor-performing school because that's where you happen to live," he said. Full Story
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At the Republican National Convention, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, talks about the challenges ahead for the 2013 legislative session, including the issues of public education and drought. Full Story
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Throughout the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry stayed busy shaking hands and meeting with delegates. He also further spelled out what the months ahead look like for him both politically and professionally. Full Story
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Gov. Rick Perry got a thunderous reception Thursday when he spoke to the Republican convention's Texas delegation. Perry said he'd do anything former rival Mitt Romney asks him to do to help Romney take the White House. Full Story
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In this edition of the Weekend Insider: We check in with Jay Root on the road at the Republican National Convention, and Morgan Smith looks at the changing demographics in Texas public schools. Full Story
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On Tuesday, the Republican National Convention made it official, nominating Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for the GOP's presidential ticket. As the convention winds down, delegates are setting their sights on the general election. Full Story
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Many Texas party activists at the Republican National Convention say they have supported the same state leaders time and time again. But now, they are ready for a change in management. Full Story
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George P. Bush, nephew and grandson of two former presidents, is stepping up his efforts to drive more Hispanics into the Texas Republican Party. Full Story
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U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz appealed directly to Hispanics and portrayed his smashing primary victory as part of a “great awakening” of American voters during a prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention. Full Story
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The Texas delegates are uniform in their quest to stay independent – in spite of the Republican National Committee's proposed rule change on national delegates. Full Story
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Ron Paul has admitted that he doesn't expect to win the nomination based on the delegate count — but he is still hoping to turn some heads in Tampa. Full Story
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Though the Republican National Convention festivities are beginning a day late, Texas delegates are already getting down to business — and discussing much more than the weather. Full Story
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Texas’ 300-plus delegates and alternates at the Republican National Convention heard from U.S. Senate candidate and former solicitor general Ted Cruz on Monday. Full Story
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The Texas delegation kicked off the first day of the Republican National Convention with a standing ovation for its newest rock star, U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz — and a swipe at a proposed rules change on national delegates. Full Story
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Texas hasn't been a swing state in a national election for a long, long time, and unless they have big bank accounts, Texans aren't at the top of candidates' lists of people to see right now. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, who has a knack for propelling himself into headline-grabbing controversies, is a favorite target of comics and liberal commentators. But in his district, he is seen as a devoted advocate for his constituents’ values. Full Story
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A look at the upcoming Republican and Democratic party conventions, the state's win in a court battle over women's health programs, and a second win on federal cross-state pollution rules. Full Story
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler says that his Republican opponent, Ted Cruz, “needs to go back to Canada or Washington or wherever he’s from, because he doesn’t reflect us.” Sadler said Cruz's ideas are "destructive to Texas." Full Story
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