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Reeve, Ross, Ben and Kate discuss the unfolding drama at the University of Texas System, whether the state has enough water to sustain its fracking activities and term limits for statewide officeholders. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Evan, Emily, Ben and Reeve talk about George P. Bush's launch of his bid for land commissioner, the chances of Medicaid expansion in Texas and the ongoing questions about the University of Texas Law School Foundation. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

The guys behind the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll — Jim Henson, Daron Shaw and Joshua Blank — sit down with Reeve for a special edition of the TribCast to shed some light on their process and the significance of their latest numbers. | See the polls here. Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Ross, Julian, Aman and Reeve review some results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, discuss soon-to-be Sen. Sylvia Garcia's victory in Senate District 6 and talk about security changes at the Governor's Mansion. Plus, we debut our new podcast theme song, "Texas Talking," by Shiny Ribs, AKA Kev Russell of the Gourds.| Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Check out the new TribCast! This week, Ross, Emily, Jim and Reeve dig into the attention Joaquin Castro and Ted Cruz are getting in Washington, D.C., the prospects for Battleground Texas' efforts to turn Texas blue, and the battle over Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Morgan, Ross, Julian and I discuss the public education debates now playing out at the Capitol, the prospect of comprehensive immigration reform and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's emotional defense of UT-Austin President Bill Powers. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Evan, Ross, Reeve and Brandi cover a lot of territory in a discussion that includes Ted Nugent's presence at the State of the Union, Rick Perry's visit to California, and Ken Anderson's court of inquiry. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

The new TribCast is here! Each week we take on the big issues facing Texas. In this episode, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Morgan discuss the recent ruling in the school finance lawsuit, ongoing troubles with CPRIT, and the recent emergency meeting of the University of Texas System Board of Regents. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily analyze Gov. Rick Perry's seventh State of the State address, ponder the role of a party caucus chair, and reveal which legislator is most like Elvis Presley. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Ross, Reeve, Emily and Morgan discuss how legislators might react to a recent shooting incident, the state's approach to the women's health services and the upshot of the recently announced Senate Committee assignments. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

This week on the soon to be award winning Tribcast (it could happen) - Ben, Evan, Ross and Aman dive into the Tribune's new Bidness as Usual data app and ongoing series. The group also takes some time to go over the House and Senate base budgets and try to figure out what Attorney General Greg Abbott should spend all his campaign cash on....if he's not going to run for Governor. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the opening days of the new legislative session, including the Comptroller's revenue estimate, the re-election of Speaker Joe Straus, and the priorities of the leadership. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the Texans who voted for the fiscal cliff deal, allegations of embezzlement by a top adviser to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and what to look for on the opening days of the 2013 session. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

In this very special episode, a varied cast of TribCasters revisit the highlights and lowlights of Texas politics in 2012. As a holiday bonus, we've included the previously unaired recording of this year's biggest TribCast blooper. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.

We discuss what recent gun-related tragedies could mean for Texas, if House Speaker Joe Straus will get the "serious" session he recently called for, and what to expect in 2013. | Texas Tribune Be sure to follow the Tribune on Twitter.