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Smith is the CEO and co-founder of The Texas Tribune. Previously Smith spent nearly 18 years at Texas Monthly, including eight years as editor and a year as president and editor-in-chief. He also hosts Overheard with Evan Smith, airing on PBS stations nationally.

Straus, R-San Antonio, was elected in 2005 to represent House District 121 and has served as speaker since 2009. He is joint chairman of the Legislative Budget Board, the Legislative Audit Committee and the Texas Legislative Council. Prior to his election, Straus served on numerous... Read More →