David Simpson: The TT Interview
On Friday afternoon, the Republican state representative from Longview talked about why he ran for speaker, the real reason he quit the race and what happens next. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Dewhurst wants state to fund firearms training for teachers; judge denies Planned Parenthood's appeal to rejoin health program; Patterson says he could beat Dewhurst in 2014 Full Story
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Dewhurst: Texas Should Fund Teacher Firearms Training
In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst called Friday for the state to consider funding specialized firearms training for school employees. Full Story
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Lawmakers Talk of Bold Measures This Session
Momentum is growing for Texas lawmakers to commit large amounts of money to address the state's long-term infrastructure needs, particularly water and transportation. Full Story
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New Election Bill Would Repeal Texas Voter ID Law
Democratic state Rep. Eric Johnson is bringing debate over voter ID back to the Texas statehouse. He wants to repeal the law passed in 2011 requiring voters to show photo identification. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation with Michael Williams
Full video of my Jan. 10 TribLive conversation with Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams. Full Story
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Dire Budget Estimate Fit With Prevailing Politics
The two-year-old revenue forecast used to justify massive cuts in the current state budget was wrong — and not by a little bit. But the conservative Legislature elected in 2010 wasn't complaining. Full Story
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Kerry Max Cook's 30-Year Exoneration Fight Takes Another Nasty Turn
Kerry Max Cook, who spent two decades on death row for a 1977 murder, says the prosecutor in Smith County is fighting dirty in his mission to stymie the ex-inmate's efforts to prove his innocence. Full Story
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His Job Safe, Straus Now Faces Session's Hurdles
After successfully fending off another challenge to his speakership, Joe Straus faces a tough task in the session. He will have to tackle issues that have been thorny for Republicans in the past, without further alienating the far right. Full Story
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Changes in Store for Some Taxpaying Immigrants
Contrary to popular belief, many illegal immigrants in the U.S. pay federal taxes — through what's called an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN. But new tax rules effective this month mean some changes for taxpayers using those numbers. Full Story
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Getting a Closer Look at the Makeup of the Lege
The state Legislature is diverse in some ways and homogenous in others. Here's a look at Texas' 83rd class of lawmakers, from their employment and higher education to their age, gender and demographics. Full Story
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Updated: Planned Parenthood Loses Bid for Texas WHP Injunction
Travis County District Judge Stephen Yelenosky on Friday refused to grant Planned Parenthood’s request for a temporary injunction to be included in the Texas Women’s Health Program. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 11, 2013
The latest churn of the rumor mill has stoked speculation about the political futures of two prominent Texans. Full Story
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