The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will test border wall prototypes over the next two months, the agency said Thursday. Completion of the prototypes signals the Trump administration is making progress on one of the president's campaign promises. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, along with immigrant rights and civil liberty groups, is calling for the federal government to release an undocumented 10-year-old girl who was placed in an immigration facility following surgery. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Aman about House Speaker Joe Straus' bombshell decision not to run for re-election, and what it means for the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office. Full Story
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We asked attendees at the Texas Federation of Republican Women convention in Dallas about President Donald Trump, the future of their party and the role of GOP leaders in women's health issues. Full Story
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Andrew White, the son of late Gov. Mark White, is mulling a run for governor as a Democrat in 2018. Full Story
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As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally. Full Story
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At the biennial gathering of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, the usual red meat was mixed with some calls for party unity ahead of a potentially brutal primary season. Full Story
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“The President is determined, first and finally, to build a wall at the border,” Sessions said during a 20-minute speech in downtown Austin in which he praised state Republicans who approved an anti-"sanctuary" law earlier this year. Full Story
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At the urging of Gov. Rick Perry, Texas A&M University-Commerce developed an online degree program that can be completed for less than $10,000. So why doesn't it want its freshmen to sign up? Full Story
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Some — but not all — southeast Texans could see property tax breaks after the hurricane damaged their homes. The inequity has reignited intra-GOP tensions from earlier this year over disaster-related property tax re-assessments. Full Story
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The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas told business leaders that unemployment and education should be viewed apolitically to avoid risking Texas and the rest of the country becoming less competitive. Full Story
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The Dallas congresswoman sought to tamp down a controversy after she said women can invite sexual assault. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defended the recently unveiled GOP plan to overhaul the tax code in a Wednesday night debate against U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday pressed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on why the Trump administration was still operating under a "catch-and-release" policy for undocumented immigrants in federal custody. Full Story
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We wanted to learn more about grassroots groups and the role they play in Texas politics, so we asked readers to tell us about the organizations that matter most to them. Full Story
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The latest round of campaign fundraising reports show continued signs of of Democratic enthusiasm, though some Republican incumbents, including U.S. Reps. Pete Sessions and Will Hurd, posted strong third quarters. Full Story
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Former U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, a Republican, filed paperwork Monday with the Federal Election Commission to challenge U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, in 2018. Full Story
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Amid ongoing turmoil at the State Department, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison supported her boss, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in an interview Thursday night. Full Story
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In the wake of the "bathroom bill" fight that generated strong business backlash, House Speaker Joe Straus is putting together a committee to make sure Texas doesn't make the same kind of mistakes as it chases new companies. Full Story
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