For reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski, it was akin to her team winning at the Super Bowl—tenfold. When Democrats swept all statewide races on election night in an historic Texas midterm blowout, she... READ MORE

Prior to last week’s election, it was likely the State of Texas, under Governor Greg Abbott, would continue functioning as an extension of President Donald Trump’s mass-deportation campaign—using levers throughout the state bureaucracy... READ MORE

Over the course of 12 years at the helm of Texas state government, Greg Abbott became arguably the most powerful governor—de jure and de facto—in the history of Texas. His rule grew progressively... READ MORE

Editor’s Note: In light of the forthcoming entrance of another Democrat into the governor’s mansion—and because exactly two decades have lapsed since Ann Richards’ passing—we’re resharing our October 6, 2006, cover story. It... READ MORE