James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

The Texas Capitol seen from a parking garage at sunrise on June 6.

Texas Legislature ends first special session with no laws passed

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

The governor quickly called lawmakers back to the Capitol for round two, hoping to break an impasse on property taxes.

Legislature enters home stretch with many of the session’s biggest issues unresolved

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

After midterm losses, Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Beto O'Rourke speaks to supporters during a rally for Beto O'Rourke's candidacy for governor of Texas at The ESPEE on Thursday.

O’Rourke treads carefully on border policy as Dems grapple with the issue

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2022April 18, 2022