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• Roundup: Guns, Border Security & #ChubASong

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 28, 2015

  In the Roundup: Measures related to guns and border security all got one step closer to becoming law in these final days of the 84th Legislature, and Democrats succeeded in knocking a key bill for conservatives off the calendar. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Hazlewood

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, were pessimistic about the possibility of a compromise on the Hazlewood Act. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Ethics Reform

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, discussed whether meaningful ethics reform will pass this session. Full Story 

• Video: Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez on Open Carry

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  At our 5/28 conversation, state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, talked about the fate of the open carry bill — and the prospect of a filibuster. Full Story 

• Video: A Conversation With Hancock, Kolkhorst and Rodríguez

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2015

  Full video of my 5/28 conversation with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso. Full Story 

• Livestream: How'd the Texas Senate Do?

  By Texas Tribune Staff May 28, 2015

  We're livestreaming our discussion on the 84th legislative session with state Sens. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and José Rodríguez, D-El Paso. Full Story 

• Video: Veterans' Tuition Benefit Largely Unchanged in House

  By Alana Rocha May 24, 2015

  After months of debate over how to rein in the growing costs associated with the Hazlewood Act – the state’s tuition benefits program for veterans and their dependents – it appears as though it will largely stay the same. Full Story 

• Roundup: Cannabis Oil, Execution Drugs and Fracking Bans

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn May 22, 2015

  In the Roundup: Lawmakers endorse allowing epilepsy patients to use cannabis oil for treatment, pharmacies that supply the state its execution drugs will not be disclosed, and Gov. Greg Abbott wastes little time signing the "Denton fracking bill" into law. Full Story 

• Video: Putting Some Legislative Terms in Context

  By Alana Rocha and Todd Wiseman May 21, 2015

  If you’ve watched the Texas Legislature in action, you’ve probably heard lawmakers use some terms that sounded foreign. As part of an occasional series explaining the Legislature’s inner workings, we define a couple of key terms and techniques that lawmakers use under the Pink Dome. Full Story 

• Video: Davis, Leach and Nevárez on Guns, In-State

  By Evan Smith May 21, 2015

  At our 5/21 conversation with state Reps. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; and Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass talked about big issues that are unresolved with a week to go in the session. Full Story 

• Video: Davis, Leach and Nevárez on Tax Cuts

  By Evan Smith May 21, 2015

  At our 5/21 conversation, state Reps. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; and Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass talked about the prospect of a deal on tax cuts. Full Story 

• Video: Davis, Leach and Nevárez on the Budget

  By Evan Smith May 21, 2015

  At our 5/21 conversation, state Reps. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place; Jeff Leach, R-Plano; and Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass talked about the coming budget deal between the House and the Senate. Full Story