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• Video: Teachers, Parents Protest Education Cuts

  By Justin Dehn June 6, 2011

  Teachers and parents gathered today at the state Capitol to protest budget cuts to education funding. Full Story 

• Video: A Rally for Bill Countering TSA "Groping"

  By Justin Dehn June 4, 2011

  Texans for Accountable Government and their coalition partners rallied on the front steps of the Texas Capitol Saturday, urging Gov. Rick Perry to support HB 1937. The so-called "TSA groping" bill, by state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, would restrict instrusive screening practices by security personnel. Full Story 

• Video: The Week In Politics Recap May 30 - June 3, 2011

  By Justin Dehn June 3, 2011

  Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Video: Some Lawmakers Struggle to Balance Personal, Legislative Duties

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan June 3, 2011

  Many Texas lawmakers have the resources to stay in Austin a few extra weeks — or even months — for special sessions. But others take a big fiscal hit. And it takes a personal toll on all of them. Full Story 

• The 82nd Lege Session: The Highlights Reel

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan June 2, 2011

  The Trib's multimedia team highlights some of the most memorable — and surprising — moments from the 82nd Legislative Session. Our lawmakers sure do love to make a statement, complete with finger pointing, yelling and props. (Some video courtesy the Texas House, the Texas Senate and legetv.org.) Full Story 

• Video: GOP Leaders Tout Budget Cuts; Perry Demurs on 2012 Run

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan May 31, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry, House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Tuesday touted the accomplishments of the regular session: cutting the state budget without raising taxes or tapping the Rainy Day Fund. Full Story 

• Video: GOP Praises Fiscally "Responsible" Session

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan May 30, 2011

  Republican members of the Texas House reflected on the end of the regular session late Monday. Speaker Joe Straus praised lawmakers for showing "great discipline" and focus, while GOP Caucus Chair Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, warned Democrats they made a "bad strategic" move by pushing for a special session. Full Story 

• Video: Dems Ready for Special Session

  By Justin Dehn May 30, 2011

  Texas Democrats, unhappy with the GOP budget, discussed possible strategies today for the coming special session. Full Story 

• Video: Perry Remembers Clements

  By Justin Dehn May 30, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry remarked Monday on the passing of former Texas Gov. William "Bill" Clements Jr. Full Story 

• Video: "She Raised A Hurdle. That's Her Call."

  By Justin Dehn May 30, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry talked this morning about the late-night filibuster by state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, that kept the upper chamber from voting on SB 1811, a critical piece of the budget puzzle. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: May 23 to May 27, 2011

  By Justin Dehn May 27, 2011

  Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• TribLive: Three GOP Lawmakers on the "Outside Groups"

  By Evan Smith May 26, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, I interviewed three veteran lawmakers — state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake Dallas, state Rep. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, and state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands — about the influence of so-called outside groups on the 82nd Legislative Session. Full Story