The Texas congressional delegation has eight new members — four resulting from retirements and elections, and four because the state’s growth increased the size of the delegation to 36 from 32. We’ve updated our congressional directory to mark the delegation’s start.
2013
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The Brief: Jan. 3, 2013
The end of the “fiscal cliff” drama has provoked a round of hand-wringing among Texas Republicans in Congress.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 2, 2013
Your evening reading: fiscal cliff deal leaves Texas Republicans stewing; congressman-elect says he won’t vote for Boehner; Simmons’ PAC fined over illegal donations
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Ethics Commission Fines Simmons’ PAC Over Donations
The political action committee for Waste Control Specialists, which is owned by Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons, was fined Wednesday by the Texas Ethics Commission over illegal political contributions.
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Packed Field Could Mean a Runoff in SD-6
Eight contenders have filed paperwork to run in the Jan. 26 special election to replace the late Sen. Mario Gallegos Jr. The packed field could mean the district goes without representation until spring if a runoff is needed.
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TribCast: Fiscal Cliff, Alleged Embezzlement and 2013
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the Texans who voted for the fiscal cliff deal, allegations of embezzlement by a top adviser to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and what to look for on the opening days of the 2013 session.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: More Traffic — and Money — in 2012
Last year we logged record site traffic and blew through what we all agreed was an overly ambitious fundraising goal. We are truly grateful, as ever, for your support.
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Demographics
Security Policy Shift in Mexico is Seen as Push to Reaffirm Sovereignty
A former U.S. Department of Homeland Security agent says that a new security policy announced in Mexico signals a growing focus on sovereignty and a shift from some initiatives considered priorities by the United States.
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They Weren’t in the Running, but They Still Won Some Write-In Votes
Willie Nelson and Mickey Mouse may not have been candidates in the 2012 presidential election, but they won write-in votes. That support didn’t get them any closer to the White House, as counties don’t officially count write-in votes for uncertified candidates.
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State of Mind: Valley Physicians Push for Medicaid Reforms
The Rio Grande Valley became one of the last regions to operate under Medicaid health maintenance organizations last year. Now, many doctors there say the red tape in the new system has taken the joy out of practicing medicine.