Christopher Hooks

Christopher Hooks joined the Observer in 2014. Previously, he was a freelance journalist in Austin, where he grew up. His work has appeared in Politico Magazine, Slate, and Texas Monthly, among others. He graduated from The New School in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in history.

Bills, Frivolous and Foreboding, Appear in Run-up to 84thNov 11, 2014
Monday was the first day to pre-file bills for next year's 84th Texas Legislature—and it saw measures on taxes, daylight savings time and nullification. Full Story
WTF Friday: Typical WackosOct 31, 2014
This week in WTF Friday: A Greg Abbott supporter worries about cannibal pedophiles. Another Abbott supporter asks a reporter not to breath. Plus: the Homosexual Agenda. Full Story
Video: Comptroller Nominee Mike Collier Makes a Pitch for CompetencyOct 30, 2014
At the comptroller's debate with Glenn Hegar, Mike Collier gave a strong showing as one of the punchiest members of the Democrats’ good-government ticket. Full Story
Wendy Davis Hits Abbott at UT, Says Turnout Works in Her FavorOct 27, 2014
At the University of Texas at Austin today, Wendy Davis continued to attack Greg Abbott and said the state's low turnout was helping her more than Abbott. Full Story
In the Valley, Van de Putte Blasts Patrick, Urges Students to VoteOct 24, 2014
In Edinburg on Thursday, Leticia Van de Putte had pointed language for Dan Patrick as she urged students to vote. Full Story

On the Bus with Leticia Van de PutteOct 31, 2014
Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, is campaigning like hell—how far will it get her? Chris Hooks got on the campaign bus for a few days to find out. Full Story
GOP’s Reign in Texas Was Inevitable, According to Wayne Thorburn’s Red StateOct 14, 2014
Anyone hoping for Lee Atwater-style revelations about the inner workings of a party’s ascendance will be disappointed in Red State. Full Story
Can Battleground Texas Save Wendy Davis’ Senate Seat?Oct 03, 2014
Battleground has had a challenging first year and a half and its future is uncertain. But in 12 legislative races, including Wendy Davis' Fort Worth district, the group hopes to stake a claim to a future in Texas. Full Story
The New Prosperity GospelSep 08, 2014
Americans For Prosperity wants to push America's cacophonous conservative grassroots more firmly toward free-market advocacy—in Dallas, we saw how. Full Story
Rick Perry Indicted on Two CountsAug 15, 2014
Rick Perry's the longest-serving governor in Texas history, and he's had free rein to control the state for a long, long time. It's wholly remarkable to think that his tenure as governor could be consumed by this cloud. Full Story

Christopher Hooks

Bills, Frivolous and Foreboding, Appear in Run-up to 84thNov 11, 2014

WTF Friday: Typical WackosOct 31, 2014

Video: Comptroller Nominee Mike Collier Makes a Pitch for CompetencyOct 30, 2014

Wendy Davis Hits Abbott at UT, Says Turnout Works in Her FavorOct 27, 2014

In the Valley, Van de Putte Blasts Patrick, Urges Students to VoteOct 24, 2014

On the Bus with Leticia Van de PutteOct 31, 2014

GOP’s Reign in Texas Was Inevitable, According to Wayne Thorburn’s Red StateOct 14, 2014

Can Battleground Texas Save Wendy Davis’ Senate Seat?Oct 03, 2014

The New Prosperity GospelSep 08, 2014

Rick Perry Indicted on Two CountsAug 15, 2014