Reeve Hamilton Reporter

Reeve Hamilton covers higher education and politics for The Texas Tribune and hosts the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.

Recent Contributions

Committee Investigating Hall Nears End of Inquiry

House Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations Co-chair Rep. Carol Alvarado D-Houston listens to Co-chair Rep. Dan Flynn R-Canton during hearing on October 22nd, 2013
House Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations Co-chair Rep. Carol Alvarado D-Houston listens to Co-chair Rep. Dan Flynn R-Canton during hearing on October 22nd, 2013

The conclusion of the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations' investigation of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall is on the horizon, if not imminent.

UT President Powers Keeps Job, Encouraged to Improve

University of Texas President Bill Powers during the December 12th, 2013 UT System  Board of Regents meeting in Austin, Texas
University of Texas President Bill Powers during the December 12th, 2013 UT System Board of Regents meeting in Austin, Texas

University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers is keeping his job — for now — following a Thursday meeting of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, at which there was a chance of his future being put to a vote.

Picking the Friendliest Among Friendly Incumbents

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst ends the 83rd regular session an announces a special session to begin at 6:00PM on May 27, 2013.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst ends the 83rd regular session an announces a special session to begin at 6:00PM on May 27, 2013.
Texas Weekly

One of the really interesting things about this election cycle is watching the big boys under the Dome — the trade associations — pick whom to back in the crowded fields of GOP contenders for statewide office.