The people who have talked on camera about their experiences in Texas politics and government provide unique insights on the way politics work in the state. Our thanks to all who have contributed their thoughts and their time.

			Ben Barnes Lieutenant Governor of Texas from 1971 to 1973 and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1965-1969
			Victor Carrillo Appointed to the Texas Railroad Commission by Governor Rick Perry in 2003, elected for a six-year term in 2004
			Richard Flores Professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin
			Jack Gullahorn Staff member and aide to Speaker Billy Clayton from 1973-1978 and subsequently lobbied for a wide range of organizations. He is a governmental relations lawyer in Austin and President and General Counsel of the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas.
			Diane Henson Lawyer who ran unsuccessfully for the 3rd Court of Appeals District Place 6 judgeship, in 2004
			William P. "Bill" Hobby, Jr. Lieutenant Governor of Texas from 1973 to 1990
			Diane Jones Dallas County Criminal Court Judge
			Harvey Kronberg Editor and publisher of political information website The Quorum Report since 1989
			James "Pete" Laney State Representative from Hale Center since 1973 and Speaker of the Texas House from 1993-2003
			Barry McBee Named First Assistant to Attorney General Greg Abbott in December 2002, after holding several appointed positions in Texas and U.S. government, including serving as Executive Assistant to Governor Rick Perry
			Molly Beth Malcolm Chairwoman of the Texas Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003
			Howard Miller Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor and historian of religion in America in the Department of History at The University of Texas at Austin.
			Geanie Morrison Elected to represent District 30 in the Texas House of Representatives in 1998
			Simone Nichols Organizer for progressive groups in the Austin area
			William Powers The 28th president of The University of Texas at Austin. Before taking office on February 1, 2006, he served as dean of the University's School of Law.
			Ross Ramsey Editor and co-owner of Texas Weekly newsletter since 1998, former Associate Deputy Comptroller for Policy with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, former journalist for The Houston Chronicle and The Dallas Times Herald
			Bill Ratliff Former State Senator and Acting Lieutenant Governor of Texas from 2000-2003
			Ann Richards Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995
			Patrick Rose Elected to represent District 45 in the Texas House of Representatives in 2002
			Evan Smith Editor-in-Chief of Texas Monthly magazine since 2000
			Sputnik State chair of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association
			David Van Os Lawyer who ran for the Texas Supreme Court unsuccessfully in 2004, and had announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General in the 2006 election
			Craig Washington State Representative (1973-1982), State Senator (1983-1989), U.S. Representative (1989-1994). Currently practices law in Houston and Bastrop.
			Mark White Governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987
			Michael L. Williams Texas Railroad Commissioner since 1999, TRRC Chair between 1999-2003

Texas Politics also thanks the many UT Government Department interns, volunteers, and political junkies who have contributed their time and their thoughts in interviews.