Gov & Politics
Days After El Paso Massacre, Julián Castro Releases ‘Plan to Disarm Hate’
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The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor proposed a raft of ideas to fight the rise of domestic terrorism and reduce firearm violence.
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro Reaches 130,000 Donors, Surpassing One Threshold for Fall Primary Debates
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To qualify for the fall debates, candidates must hit the 130,000-donor threshold and get 2 percent support in four polls – via @TexasTribune
Gov & Politics
Beto O’Rourke Has Tough Outing in 2020 Debate Debut
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The former El Paso congressman found himself in the hot seat more than any of the nine other candidates onstage Wednesday night – via @TexasTribune
Education
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs $11.6B School Finance Measure Into Law
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed Tuesday the high-priority House Bill 3, boosting per-student funding, reducing property taxes across the state – via @TexasTribune
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro unveils police reform plan
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In the third policy proposal of his campaign, Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro released a plan to overhaul policing in the United States.
Gov & Politics
Gina Ortiz Jones Announces Second Bid to Unseat Texas U.S. Rep. Will Hurd
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Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones announced she would challenge U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of Helotes again in 2020 after she lost by about 900 votes in 2018.
Education
Julián Castro Unveils Education Plan With Focus on Pre-K, Tuition-Free College
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Former San Antonio Mayor and presidential candidate Julián Castro is touting a “sweeping new approach and commitment” to education at the federal level.
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro Hits 65,000-Donor Threshold to Secure Spot in First Presidential Debate
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Presidential candidate Julián Castro said he’s surpassed the 65,000-donor threshold, giving him a spot in the first Democratic presidential debate.
Gov & Politics
Joaquín Castro Won’t Challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate Seat
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U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro (D-San Antonio) has opted to run for re-election rather than pursue what would likely have been a bruising political battle.
Gov & Politics
Wendy Davis Rules Out U.S. Senate Run, Eyes Chip Roy’s HD21 Seat
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The former Democratic nominee for governor said she will not seek a U.S. Senate seat but may run for Congress in District 21.
