"You may all go to hell, I am going to Texas.” Nine Texas lawmakers bid goodbye to Congress
With nearly two centuries of Texas experience departing Congress this week, the lawmakers reflect on their tenures on Capitol Hill. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Ted Poe fondly recalls the time he was allowed to drive his Jeep directly onto the White House driveway while George W. Bush, a fellow Texan, was president. Photo courtesy of Congressman Ted Poe.]()
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As Democrats seize U.S. House control, Texas congressional delegation set to lose clout in Washington
Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson could be the only Texas committee chair in the next Congress. Full Story
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![Left to right: U.S. Reps. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, Mike Conaway, R-Midland, and Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon.]()
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State Rep. Gooden launches campaign for Hensarling's congressional seat
State Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Terrell, is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, who announced his retirement last month. Full Story
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Analysis: A political earthquake hits the Texas congressional delegation
A half-dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation have already given up their seats — and the elections haven't even started yet. This cycle could see more changes than a redistricting year, when disruption is the norm. Full Story
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Hensarling says he won't run for re-election to ninth term in Congress
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a powerful Dallas Republican who has served in Congress since 2003, announced Tuesday he won't seek re-election to a ninth term. Full Story
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U.S. House passes sweeping financial deregulation bill from Jeb Hensarling
The U.S. House passed U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling's landmark legislation to dismantle Obama-era regulations of Wall Street institutions – but the bill faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate. Full Story
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Russia, health care, debt ceiling on summer agenda for Texans in Congress
Republicans in Congress have four issues on their agenda ahead of the August recess, but investigations into Russian cyberattacks could derail them all. Texans are well-positioned to potentially play key roles on all of those issues. Full Story
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Hensarling ready to make final term as House Financial Services chairman count
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling is ready to wield his gavel to change how money moves in the American economy. Full Story
![U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R- Dallas, in his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13, 2017.]()
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Trump team's alleged Russia ties get muted response from Texas Republicans
Texas Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for more Congressional oversight, amid news reports of Trump allies communicating with Russian officials. Full Story
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![Donald Trump rallies a crowd of veterans at Drake University on Jan. 28, 2016, while other Republican presidential candidates hold a final Des Moines debate prior to the Iowa caucuses.]()
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Trump passes on Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling for Treasury secretary
Despite being overlooked, Hensarling will enter his eighth term with the most influence of his career. Full Story
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The key Texans in Congress to watch in the Trump Era
Donald Trump's presidency alongside a Republican-controlled Congress could soon translate to staggering power for seven Texas Republicans. Full Story
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![L.-R., top row: U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, U.S. Reps. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, Kevin Brady R-The Woodlands. L.-R., bottom row: U.S. Reps. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio and Michael McCaul, R-Austin.]()
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Analysis: In politics, one day you’re in and the next day you’re out
The president-elect might be importing Texas political figures into his administration, but Donald Trump has shown no sign that he's bringing their view of federal power in with them. Full Story
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If Trump appoints U.S. Reps. Hensarling and McCaul, who would replace them?
The new Trump administration could bring special elections to the state of Texas. Full Story
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Intense power struggle likely awaits Texans returning to Congress
Whether Republicans in the Texas delegation choose to back Paul Ryan for another term as House Speaker could hold far-reaching consequences. Full Story
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Amid Trump fallout, congressional chairs rally to save their gavels
Texas Republicans would lose seven committee chairmanships if their party loses control of the U.S. House. Full Story
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![U.S. Republican Reps. from the Texas delegation (l-r) Top row: Michael McCaul, Mike Conaway, Kevin Brady; Center: Mac Thornberry; Bottom row: Lamar Smith, Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling.]()
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As Congress OKs Spending Plan, Cruz Falls Short in Internet Bid
Legislation passed by Congress on Wednesday did not address concerns that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raised over U.S. control of the Internet. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., to consider five nominees to fill vacancies on federal courts in Texas. The hearing was Sept. 7, 2016.]()
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A Decline in Texas Power Looms in Washington
Lone Star clout and the benefits it generates back home look to be on the decline in the coming years. Full Story
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Five Things to Watch At the Republican National Convention
Texas Republican leaders and delegates prepare to have an impact on the gathering this week in Cleveland amid lingering ambivalence about the presumptive presidential nominee. Full Story
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Hensarling Lauds Mike Pence as “Principled” Leader
Donald Trump’s decision to name Indiana Gov. Mike Pence his running mate could increase enthusiasm for the Republican ticket from at least one member of the Texas congressional delegation — U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas. Full Story
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Texas Money Floats Republican Efforts to Hold U.S. House Seats
As Republican campaign operatives raise concerns that the party could lose U.S. House seats with Donald Trump as its standard-bearer, Texas Republicans are funding efforts to shore up vulnerable incumbents around the country. Full Story
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