Prison employee union leaders are pressuring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Legislature to provide better pay, arguing that understaffing is particularly dangerous during the holidays. Full Story
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Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily reflect on The Washington Post's pick for worst candidate of 2012, consider the new faces in Texas politics and look forward to two new medical schools. Full Story
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With the election behind them, the first round of bills filed and the start of the legislative session around the corner, Texas lawmakers will have plenty to talk about around the turkey table this Thanksgiving, including the House speaker's race. Full Story
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Lawmakers have proposed allowing victims of human trafficking to sue advertisers for damages in civil courts. Advocates say they expect to battle advertisers over free speech. Full Story
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The 2012 election marked the rise of Super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited funds from individual and corporate donors. These groups spent more than $17 million in Texas, and received more than $100 million from Texas donors. Use our interactive to learn more. Full Story
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Weeks after controversy over an attempted dead-voter purge erupted, a major resignation has stirred speculation. Full Story
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