Gov & Politics
As Congressional Races Draw Big Interest, Democrats Still Filling out Statewide Ticket
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Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races.
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Abbott Plots Aggressive Approach to Special Session
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The push came into public view Thursday, when Abbott’s office began announcing lawmakers who will take the lead on individual items.
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Gov. Abbott Calls Special Session on Bathrooms, Abortion, School Finance
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At the top of an agenda is a bill to keep some state agencies from shuttering. Once that is addressed, Abbott said he’ll add another 19 items to the agenda.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Into Law
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Gov. Greg Abbott Sunday put the final touch on the bill that would allow police to inquire about the immigration status of people they lawfully detain.
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Joaquín Castro Says He Won’t Challenge Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate in 2018
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If he had run, Castro would have had to give up a safe seat in Congress, where he has the two high-profile committee assignments.
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Castro Faces Tough Decision as Senate Announcement Nears
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Is it worth Castro giving up his seat in Congress for a long-shot challenge to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, particularly when another Democrat is already running?
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Rick Perry Questions Legitimacy of Texas A&M Student Body Election
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U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is questioning the legitimacy of the election that gave his alma mater its first openly gay student body president.
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Trump Target or Not, Burton Has Carved Unorthodox Path in Senate
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The episode with Trump did not just draw national attention to one of Burton’s priorities this session.
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In State of State, Abbott Imposes Hiring Freeze, Declares Four Issues ‘Emergencies’
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Gov. Abbott Tuesday asked lawmakers to take on “sanctuary cities,” the broken child welfare system, and a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution.
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Texas Gets Attention in Race for Democratic National Committee Chair
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Eleven candidates for Democratic National Committee chair are set to attend a forum in Houston on Saturday ahead of a February election.