TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from March 23 to 27, 2015. Full Story
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Lawyer's One-Year Banishment Leads to Showdown
When the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals banished a prominent death row attorney this year, it set in motion an interesting showdown not only with the lawyer, David Dow, but one with its own glossier sibling, the Texas Supreme Court. Full Story
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Abbott and Walker Tour the Border — Carefully
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker toured the U.S.-Mexico border Friday in a trip overshadowed by presidential politics. Full Story
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Former Congressman's Son Mulls Challenging Farenthold
Democrats may have a recruit against U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, after all. And that person's name should be familiar to residents in the district: former state Rep. Solomon Ortiz Jr. Full Story
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![State Rep. Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi, on June 26, 2010.]()
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First Choice or Not, Fenves Isn't Seen as Consolation Prize
University of Texas at Austin provost Gregory Fenves may not have always appeared to be the top choice in the search to replace UT-Austin President Bill Powers, but faculty leaders say he has the skills to thrive in the top spot. Full Story
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Analysis: Five Myths About Ted Cruz
A political nobody just three years ago, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is the first official candidate vying for the Republican Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. Cruz has become a national figure — and one who is often misunderstood. Full Story
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FBI at Health Commission Asking About 21CT Deal
FBI agents have interviewed Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees about the agency's problematic contract with Austin firm 21CT, Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek said Thursday, the first time any official with direct knowledge of the FBI's involvement has confirmed it. Full Story
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See How Local Drilling Rules Vary Across Texas
The debate over whether some Texas city drilling ordinances go too far has become a much-discussed issue during the Texas legislative session. Use our tool, with data from the Texas Municipal League, to see if your city has an ordinance. Full Story
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Democrats Aim for Blake Farenthold's Seat
The hunt is on in Southeast Texas for a Democrat to challenge U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi. Full Story
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Roundup: Ted Cruz's Big Week and the Texas Budget
One name largely dominated the week in Texas politics – Ted Cruz. The launch of his 2016 presidential campaign filled the headlines. Meanwhile, in the Legislature, lawmakers were busy working on the budget and tax cuts. Full Story
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Senate Panel Sets Sights on In-State Tuition Law
Efforts to ditch a law that allows some undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition appear to be on a fast track in the Senate, but key House leaders aren't on board with the idea. Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: House Budget Week is Coming
The budget comes to the House floor next week for debate, we sort through the effects of candidate Cruz and the legislative machinery is in full swing — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: March 27, 2015
Agents with the FBI have spoken with Health and Human Services Commission about the troubled no-bid software contract with technology firm 21CT. Full Story
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Video: Opinions on Ted Cruz in Times Square
The Texas Tribune's Jay Root took a trip through New York City's Times Square to ask folks what they thought about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the first declared 2016 presidential candidate. The answers might surprise you. Full Story
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Fenves Named Finalist for UT-Austin President
The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Friday named University of Texas at Austin provost Gregory Fenves the sole finalist for the flagship's presidency. Full Story
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With Border Trip, Walker Wades Deeper Into Immigration Politics
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sets foot Friday in the Rio Grande Valley, it won't be your typical photo op on the border. Full Story
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Railroad Commissioner Rallies for Natural Gas
Railroad Commissioner David Porter has kicked off an initiative to tout the benefits of natural gas, whose low price has benefited some power generators but bedeviled operators and other energy companies that bet big on it years ago. Full Story
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Citing Baldness, Gohmert Scraps Presidential Campaign
One thing you can say about East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert is that reporters listen carefully to his every word. But he did not mean it when he said he might form an exploratory committee to run for president. Full Story
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Long Legislative Road for Voucher Bills Begins
A preview of the looming battle over school vouchers played out Thursday as a state Senate panel considered two proposals to provide state financial support to parents who want to send their children to private schools. Full Story
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Paxton: Court Blocks Rule Change Giving Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
A federal court has temporarily blocked a federal rule change that would give medical leave benefits to certain same-sex couples, according to an announcement Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story
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