- More million-dollar and six-figure jobs in the federal stimulus in Texas – Mark Lisheron, Texas Watchdog
- Perry nixes $381,000 salary for new TxDOT leader – Ben Wear, Austin American-Statesman
- Ted Cruz raises $1 million for U.S. Senate bid – Tim Eaton, Austin American-Statesman
- Senate Race Fundraising Numbers: A Historical Comparison – Lawrence Person's BattleSwarm Blog
- TPPF Higher Ed Guru: Seven Solutions a "Good Start" – Reeve Hamilton, Texas Tribune
- How tight is Houston's drainage tax 'lock box'? Bike trails funded by Rebuild Houston money for streets and drainage – Steve Miller, Texas Watchdog
- TX local governments: not conservative, not accountable – Daniel Greer, AgendaWise Reports
- The Texas Open Records Act is dead – Weston Hicks, AgendaWise Reports
- Did Castro help GOP divvy up Hays County? – Brad Rollins, San Marcos Mercury
- Rick Perry to unveil far-reaching energy plan – Susan Page, USATODAY.com