It's the third largest political party in the state, but with so much focus on Republicans and Democrats, it's easy for the Libertarian Party to get lost in the fray. As our LeAnn Wallace reports, party leaders in Travis County say their movement is gaining momentum this year. 10/28/2014 07:13 PM

Texas will soon have a new comptroller and the top two candidates running for the office will debate on Time Warner Cable News - Wednesday night. It's the only television face-off for the pair. Our Karina Kling breaks down what the winner will face once elected. 10/28/2014 04:30 PM

Austin's outgoing mayor has endorsed a successor, but it's not one of the people he's worked with side by side for years. Our city reporter Jeff Stensland explains Mayor Lee Leffingwell's surprising choice. Updated 10/27/2014 07:11 PM

With the state's early voting period wrapping up this Friday and Election Day just eight days away, it's all about getting out the vote. Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis are both making last-ditch efforts to get voters to the polls. Capital Tonight's LeAnn Wallace has more. 10/27/2014 03:45 PM

You may be tired of hearing about urban rail, but people both for and against the proposal admit most voters are just starting to pay attention. Our Jeff Stensland looks at how rail's supporters and opponents will use their sizable campaign war chests. Updated 10/26/2014 10:30 AM

The convenience of casting ballots from home has driven a spike in voting by mail this election. Friday was the deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot, but only certain people qualify for this form of voting. Our Karina Kling takes a look at why more of them opted to take this route this time around. 10/24/2014 06:24 PM

Better communication, more testing labs and specialized care centers were just a few of the recommendations from doctors and health care experts at the first hearing of the governor's 17 member task force on infectious disease. Our Karina Kling has more on what they say is needed to better the system. 10/23/2014 03:53 PM

Education has been a focal point in the Texas Governor's race. Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis have both laid out their plans for the state's school system and they've been campaigning on them ever since. Our LeAnn Wallace takes a look back at what the two say Texas should do moving forward. 10/23/2014 03:14 PM

We discuss the gubernatorial candidates' "Get Out the Vote" efforts. Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry explains the voter ID requirements. Republican Railroad Commissioner candidate gives his take on the Texas oil and gas boom. 10/23/2014 01:58 PM

The Governor-appointed Ebola preparedness task force heard from the public for the first time, Thursday. Watch today's show for details on their recommendations Plus, new polling numbers show a big lead for the GOP. Is there time for democrats to overcome? 10/23/2014 01:32 PM

Any Austin homeowner who has tried to do a minor addition or remodel knows the difficulty of sifting through city code. One group plans to clean it up starting next spring, but as our City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains, developers and neighborhoods are divided over how much overhaul should take place. 10/23/2014 09:03 AM

The countdown is on for candidates to get voters to the polls and many of them are pulling out all the stops. Actor Chuck Norris rallied with Republican candidate for governor Greg Abbott in San Antonio Wednesday. Meanwhile, Democrat Wendy Davis was in Austin continuing her latest attack on her opponent. Our Karina Kling has more on the last minute push. 10/22/2014 05:54 PM

One of the fastest growing counties in the state will soon decide if its current county judge will get a second term. Our Hays County Bureau Chief Russell Wilde introduces us to the candidates. 10/22/2014 07:17 AM

Just before Austin voters reach the mayor and City Council races on the ballot, most will have to choose the leaders of AISD. The school district faces a tight budget, finding a new superintendent and rebuilding after several controversial decisions by the previous administration. Our Jeff Stensland caught up with the school board candidates for the only at-large seat. 10/22/2014 06:54 AM

Governor Perry announced a second Texas facility to deal exclusively with Ebola cases. Congressman Michael McCaul joins the show to assess the federal Ebola response. Finally, we get an update on the Lieutenant Governor race. 10/21/2014 06:55 PM

Texas will soon be home to two Ebola treatment facilities. We've got more on the units being designated to treat any future Ebola patients in the state. 10/21/2014 05:48 PM

Gov. Rick Perry was scheduled to appear in court on Halloween, but now his attorneys say that hearing will take place Nov. 7. Perry was indicted in August on two felony charges relating to his threat to veto funding for the state's Public Integrity Unit if District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg didn't resign after a drunken driving conviction. 10/21/2014 05:04 PM

Though the position often takes a back seat to governor, Texas' lieutenant governor is arguably the most powerful position under the pink dome. The two vying for the spot, Republican Dan Patrick and Democrat Leticia Van de Putte, have been feverishly working to win over voters. Capital Tonight's LeAnn Wallace has an update on the race. 10/21/2014 04:32 PM

Republicans and Democrats across the state are in the midst of a final push to get voters to the polls. As our LeAnn Wallace reports, both parties know it all comes down to who turns out. 10/20/2014 06:10 PM

State lawmakers continue to search for answers on how to be better prepared for future Ebola cases, should they arise. Members of the House Committee on County Affairs were briefed by state and local health officials, Monday. As Capital Tonight's Karina Kling explains, some hospital officials said they would not be comfortable treating an Ebola patient long-term. 10/20/2014 06:04 PM