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• TribLive: A Conversation with Jerry Patterson

  By Evan Smith Feb. 15, 2013

  Full video of my 2/14 TribLive conversation with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, an announced candidate for lieutenant governor in 2014. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Dewhurst and 2014

  By Evan Smith Feb. 14, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson explained why he's intent on running for lieutenant governor in 2014 — regardless of whether incumbent David Dewhurst runs. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Immigration Reform

  By Evan Smith Feb. 14, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson discussed the GOP's challenge in attracting Latino voters and his support for a guest worker program. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Gun Control

  By Evan Smith Feb. 14, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson — a passionate defender of the Second Amendment — explained his opposition to universal background checks, an assault weapons ban and other gun control measures. Full Story 

• Texas Weekly Newsreel: School Finance and the War Between the States

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 9, 2013

  In this edition of the Texas Weekly Newsreel: The state's school finance system is ruled unconstitutional, committee hearings kick off at the Capitol and California Gov. Jerry Brown dukes it out with Rick Perry. Full Story 

• Michael Morton: The TT Interview

  By Brandi Grissom Feb. 7, 2013

  On Wednesday, Michael Morton sat down with the Tribune to talk about the pain and anger the court of inquiry for Ken Anderson is bringing up for him and his hopes for accountability in the wake of his wrongful conviction. Full Story 

• TribLive: A Conversation with Joe Straus

  By Evan Smith Feb. 7, 2013

  Full video of my 2/6 TribLive conversation with Speaker of the House Joe Straus, R-San Antonio. Full Story 

• TribLive: Straus on Health Reform

  By Evan Smith Feb. 6, 2013

  At Wednesday's TribLive conversation, House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, held open the possibility of a compromise with the federal government on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Full Story 

• TribLive: Straus on the Budget

  By Evan Smith Feb. 6, 2013

  At Wednesday's TribLive conversation, House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, talked about the likelihood of withdrawals from the Rainy Day Fund and whether the state can meet its obligations under the spending cap. Full Story 

• TribLive: Straus on School Finance

  By Evan Smith Feb. 6, 2013

  At Wednesday's TribLive conversation, House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, reacted to this week's ruling on the school finance lawsuit and talked about what happens now. Full Story 

• Video: A Look at Texas Ethics, Then and Now

  By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Feb. 6, 2013

  The last substantial Texas ethics reforms passed during the 72nd legislative session. It wasn't easy then — and won't be easy now. But members pushing for new rules say they're optimistic that their colleagues will support making the state's business more transparent. Full Story 

• Newsreel: State of the State

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 2, 2013

  In this edition in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry delivered his State of the State address this week. It was big on large-scale spending, but didn't touch hot-button issues like abortion, immigration or gun control. Anti-abortion advocates rallied on the steps of the state Capitol. And U.S. Representative Roger Williams raised his Second Amendment banner. Full Story