The Texas Politics Project

Recorded January 31, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin. State Representative Gooden was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Recorded February 7, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin. State Representative Johnson was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

State Representative Eric Johnson discusses how he got involved in politics. Recorded February 7, 2013 as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series at The University of Texas at Austin.

Recorded February 7, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series.

State Representative Johnson was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project, on February 7, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin.

Recorded February 7, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin. Interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Recorded January 31, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin. State Representative Gooden was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Recorded January 31, 2013 as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series at The University of Texas at Austin.

Texas State Representative Lance Gooden discusses his political career and the issues before the 83rd Texas Legislature. Recorded January 31, 2013 at The University of Texas at Austin. State Representative Gooden was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

State Representative Gooden was interviewed by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at The University of Texas at Austin. Recorded January 31, 2013 at UT-Austin.

Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) and Senator Dan Branch (R-Dallas), chairmen of the higher education committees in their respective chambers of the Texas legislature, discuss the prospect of proposals to guarantee the ability of concealed handgun permit holders to carry their weapons on college campuses without restriction. Chairmen Seliger and Branch were recorded in conversation with James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin on January 24, 2013.

Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) and Senator Dan Branch (R-Dallas), chairmen of the higher education committees in their respective chambers of the Texas legislature. Chairmen Seliger and Branch were recorded in conversation with James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin on January 24, 2013.

State Representative Dan Branch & State Senator Kel Seliger discuss the fate fo the top 10% admission rule in Texas in an appearance in the Texas Politics Speaker Series. The two legislators are the chairmen of the higher education committees in their respective chambers of the 83rd Texas Legislature. The conversation was moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at The University of Texas at Austin. Recorded January 24, 2013 at UT Austin.

The Texas Politics Project in conjunction with The Texas Tribune presents: Now What? The 2012 Elections, the 2013 Session, and Beyond. A Conversation about Competing Priorities Facing the 83rd Legislature Panelists: Robert Scott, former Commissioner of Education Deirdre Delisi, former Chairwoman, Texas Transportation Commission Tom Mason, former Manager, Lower Colorado River Authority Albert Hawkins, former Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Moderated By: Jim Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin

The Texas Politics Project in conjunction with The Texas Tribune presents: Now What? The 2012 Elections, the 2013 Session, and Beyond. From the 2012 Elections to the 2013 Session. Panelists: Tim Eaton, The Austin American Statesman Patti Hart, The Houston Chronicle Gromer Jeffers, Jr., The Dallas Morning News Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Moderated By: Jim Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin

The Texas Politics Project in conjunction with The Texas Tribune presents: Now What? The 2012 Elections, the 2013 Session, and Beyond. Inside Baseball: a Post-Election Analysis with Texas Political Strategists Panelists: Jordan Berry, Berry Communications Carolyn Boyle, Texas Parent PAC Ed Espinosa, EE Strategic Consulting Jason Johnson, J2 Strategies Moderated By: Evan Smith, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of The Texas Tribune

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with Sasha Issenberg, author of "The Victory Lab." Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, on his organization's interests in public education. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, on higher education in Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, on how the association engages the politics of immigration policy in Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, on the politics of GOP in Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Texas Politics Speaker Series Presents: A Conversation with Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, discusses how he got involved in politics. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, on education funding in the 82nd Legislature, and the prospects for the 83rd session. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, describes the mission of the Texas Association of Business. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses further litigation on the interim maps promulgated by the courts, and the potential for revisiting the maps in the 2013 legislative session. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses his own involvement in the political environment of Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses his position as chairman of the MALC and what the organization does in Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the possibility of running for a congressional seat and other thoughts on the future. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series Presents: A Conversation with State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses J.M. Lozano's decision to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the relationship between demographics and politics. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the proposals to create an independent redistricting commission. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, evaluates the redistricting process of 2012. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the politics of Congressional redistricting in Central Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the process of redistricting in Texas. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative for District 116, discusses the potential for change in the statehosue maps in the area of Nueces county, and the nature of the redistricting process. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Wendy Davis, Texas State Senator for District 10, discusses how she got started in politics. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas Politics Speaker Series Presents: A Conversation with State Senator Wendy Davis, Texas State Senator for District 10. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin

Wendy Davis, Texas State Senator for District 10, discusses her opposition to the redistricting maps produced by the 82nd Texas Legislature. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Wendy Davis, Texas State Senator for District 10, discusses her decision to engage in a filibuster at the end of the regular session of the 82nd Legislature. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.

Texas State Senator Kel Seliger discusses progression on the joint oversight committee on higher education. Moderated by James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.