In case you haven't heard, but politics are a big deal here in Austin. The Texas Tribune Fest returns to the UT campus to host a weekend of political debate, discussion and dialogue with some of the biggest names and players in Texas politics, including U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, State Senator Wendy Davis, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro and many more. Along with speaking engagements, the festival includes ample opportunities for networking and exclusive walking tours of city sites.