The Evening Brief: Nov. 8, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry talks 2016; GOP congressman says immigration reform possible next year; Hughes vows to decentralize power in House Full Story
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George P. Bush Files Paperwork With Ethics Commission
George P. Bush filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission on Wednesday, seemingly in preparation for a run for local or statewide office. Full Story
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Rep. McCaul: Immigration Reform Possible Next Session
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, said on Thursday that passing comprehensive immigration reform is possible in the next session of Congress, but he said it would be difficult. He also is encouraged by recent developments in Mexico. Full Story
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Perry Keeps 2016 Door Open, Offers Advice to GOP
About two days after his onetime rival Mitt Romney lost his bid for the White House, Gov. Rick Perry said he is keeping his options open for 2016. But he added that 2016 is "multiple lifetimes away.” Full Story
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TribLive: Watson and Patrick on Latinos and the GOP
At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, debated the Republican Party's challenge in attracting Hispanic voters. Full Story
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Llano County Jail Death Prompts Lawsuit
A woman who has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against administrators with the Llano County Jail says they neglected her son, who died last year. An attorney for the administrators has said they have done nothing wrong. Full Story
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Speaker Candidate Hughes Promises to Decentralize Power
State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola and a candidate for speaker of the House, promised his colleagues on Thursday that he will decentralize power in the lower chamber if he is elected. Full Story
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In Battle's Latest Turn, Planned Parenthood Allowed to Stay in Program
Planned Parenthood will continue participating in the Women’s Health Program, for now. On Thursday, a state district judge approved a temporary injunction to delay the state’s implementation of the “Affiliate Ban Rule." Full Story
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TribuneFest: Water and the Environment
At the Trib's Oct. 29 symposium on the future of water at Texas State University, Kate Galbraith talked to former state Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco, Myron Hess of the National Wildlife Federation and Bob Huston of the Environmental Flows Science Advisory Committee. Full Story
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TribLive: Watson and Patrick on Obama's Win
At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, discussed President Obama's victory Tuesday night and what it means for Texas. Full Story
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Federal Medicaid Director: Funding for Women's Health Program Expires at Year's End
The federal government will halt funding for Texas’ Women’s Health Program on Dec. 31, the country’s Medicaid director wrote in a letter to state health officials the day after her boss, President Obama, was re-elected. Full Story
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Get to Know the Newest Lawmakers From Texas
The state House, state Senate and U.S. House delegations from Texas have more than four dozen new members between them. Get to know their backgrounds and faces. Full Story
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With Obama Presidency Sealed, Texas Lawmakers Face Policy Challenges
What does four more years of an Obama White House mean for the policy issues facing the overwhelmingly conservative Texas Legislature — and the interest groups and constituents who guide the political process? Full Story
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Marijuana Ballot Measures Spark Discussion in Texas
After Colorado and Washington voted on Tuesday to ease marijuana laws, some proponents of legalization think their cause could pick up steam in other states, including Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 8, 2012
With the dust settling around the presidential election, what a second Obama terms means for Texas has come into focus. Full Story
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Interactive: Cost Per Vote for TX Federal Candidates
Candidates have finished collecting and spending money, and the votes are in. Use this interactive to take a look at which federal candidates got the most bang for their campaign bucks, and who spent the most money but lost. Full Story
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