Experts in the News

If the terms look overly generous to local eyes there’s going to pressure on political leaders to change those terms,” energy fellow Jim Krane says as oil-producing nations more aggressively pursue tax claims against energy companies.

“Beto has the potential ― alone among the Democratic nominees ― to put Texas into play," political science fellow Mark Jones says. “If Trump is forced to go on the defense in Texas, that really complicates the rest of his election strategy." Huffington Post: https://bit.ly/2CkeCEx

"Until the de facto ruler of Venezuela is removed from office and a new government takes charge, they will have a limited capacity to influence what happens in the country, including getting humanitarian aid in and solving the crisis," fellow Francisco Monaldi says. KPRC-TV: https://bit.ly/2Hl6yYb

The outspoken Hurd has defied liberals and Donald Trump, but his political balancing act is dicier than ever, writes Texas Monthly. Fellow Mark Jones comments.

“The worst thing that ever happened to Texas Republicans was the election of Donald Trump,” says fellow Mark Jones of the more moderate GOP tone in the current legislative session. The Economist: