I haven't pursued it as a senator because I know it's like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it's the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that.

Let's face it, Obama is not a hugely popular political figure in the state of Texas.

Texas Republican political leaders take perverse pride in how deeply they have cut our state's education budget. Thousands of teachers have been pulled from classrooms, schools have closed and valuable programs have been canceled. In many places, districts are forced to choose between prekindergarten programs and English, algebra and art.

A tree fell on Greg Abbott - he sued and got millions.

I would be lying if I told you that I hadn't had aspirations to run for a statewide office.

The best of Texas is yet to come.

Harvard was the most intimidating experience. I felt so out of my league there.