2013 Texas Tribune Festival

Fenves was appointed provost of The University of Texas at Austin in August while he was serving as dean of the Cockrell School of Engineering. He received his doctoral degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he later served as chairman of the Department of Civil... Read More →

Crownover, R-Denton, was elected to her 7th full term of office from House District 64. Crownover serves as vice chairwoman of the Energy Resources Committee, chairwoman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Budget, Transparency, and Reform, and a member of the Calendars Committee... Read More →

Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, has represented the 27th Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2011. He is a member of the Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Judiciary committees. Prior to his public service, Farenthold was a radio contributor... Read More →

Hilderbran, R-Kerrville, was first elected in 1988 to represent District 53 in the Texas House. He serves as the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and sits on the State Affairs committee. Previously, Hilderbran has chaired the Culture, Recreation and Tourism and Human Services... Read More →

King, D-Batesville, has represented District 80 in the Texas House since 1995. He serves as chairman of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee. Prior to joining the Texas Legislature, he was a hearing aid specialist and owner of the Beltone Hearing Aid Center. King received his bachelor’s... Read More →

Uresti, D-San Antonio, was elected in 2006 to represent District 19 in the Texas Senate. He serves as vice chairman of the Redistricting, Administration and Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security committees. Previously, he was a representative in the Texas House for four... Read More →