2013 Texas Tribune Festival

MacLaggan is the Tribune’s demographics reporter. She previously worked as a national correspondent for Reuters, writing and editing stories about Texas and nearby states. Before joining Reuters, she covered Texas government and politics for the Austin American-Statesman. She... Read More →

Boyne serves as the national director of VOCES Action, a nonprofit conservative Latino advocacy organization. She is the former director of development of VOTO Honesto, the Hispanic initiative of True the Vote. Boyne is a candidate for the District 102 seat in the Texas House.

Gonzales, R-Round Rock, has represented District 52 in the Texas House since 2011. He sits on the Appropriations; Redistricting; Local and Consent Calendars; and Technology, Economic Development and Workforce committees. Previously, he served as an aide to Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and as... Read More →

Márquez, D-El Paso, has represented District 77 in the Texas House since 2009. She serves as vice chairwoman of the Environmental Regulations Committee and sits on the Appropriations and House Administration committees. Márquez received her master’s degree from the University... Read More →

Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, was elected in 2012 to represent District 74 in the Texas House. He serves on the Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs; Culture, Recreation and Tourism; and Rules and Resolutions committees. Previously, he served for four years as a trustee on the Eagle Pass... Read More →

Peña represented District 40 in the Texas House from 2003 to 2013, serving as chairman of two House committees. In 2011, Peña founded and chaired the Hispanic Republican Conference. Peña is now a senior vice president with Crosswind Media & Public Relations, headquartered in A... Read More →