TribFest lineup adds CNN’s Abby Phillip, former AG Eric Holder, and new generation of Texas leaders

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The eyes of the nation are once again on Texas. The moves of a consequential special session have governors across the country talking about how they’ll respond and journalists speculating on what it all means.

Of course, Texas’ outsized impact goes well beyond politics. Leaders look to the Lone Star State to understand the larger implications of demographic change, economic transformation, energy transition and cultural shifts.

We’ll talk about all that and more at The Texas Tribune Festival Nov. 13-15 in downtown Austin.

Joining us to talk Texas’ future and provide national perspective are state Rep. Caroline Fairly , R-Amarillo; former U.S. Attorney Gene