UWT's Guide to Texas Politics on the Web


Want to stay up-to-date with Texas politics but don't know where to begin?  Take a look these websites to obtain an informative, balanced and sometimes even humorous view of politics and policy here in the Lone Star State. 

UWT Capitol Blog
Our very own UWT blog will feature thoughts from Jason Sabo, Senior VP of Public Policy, along with occasional guest writers, to give you an insider's look into what's going on at the Capitol throughout the 81st Legislative session.  Be sure to take a look and subscribe to our site's RSS Feed (what's this?).

Texas Legislature Online
Texas has a very efficient Capitol website.  You can watch hearings and debates live and get free e-mails every time something happens to your priority bills.

Who Represents Me?
Not sure who represents you at the Capitol?  Use this website to easily access information about your state and federal elected officials.

The Quorum Report
The free "Buzz" e-mails are a cheap peek into the Capitol and electioneering.  The site also provides extensive coverage of Texas education politics.

Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)
The TECEC website provides a one-stop shop for up to the minute information regarding early childhood legislation and research.

Texas Weekly
A widely-read site with a propensity to talk policy.

Texas Monthly BurkaBlog
Paul Burka's analysis is what everyone else will be talking about in three days.

Texas Monthly In The Pink
The only site that regularly pokes fun at what legislators are wearing (and saying).