Take a Look at Who's Running in Texas' 2016 Primary Elections
The ballots for the state's 2016 Republican and Democratic primary elections are set. Here's a look at who has filed to run in those primaries, which will be held March 1. Full Story
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Analysis: Greg Abbott's Constitutional Changes Require a Salesman
Gov. Greg Abbott has to get his proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution through his own statehouse, and then through 33 others, a task that will require persuasive abilities he hasn’t exhibited in his first year as governor. Full Story
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New in Trib+Water: How the Hill Country Was Changed
In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A look back at the changes wrought water-wise by LBJ on the Hill Country, the EPA is asked to take the lead in safeguarding the Texas environment and a call to consider easements in a high-profile transmission line case. Full Story
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The Brief: Perry Lands a New Gig Working for Former Donor
Word broke Tuesday that former Gov. Rick Perry has a new paying gig with the largest privately held dental insurance company in the country that was also the top donor to his 2016 presidential campaign. Full Story
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State of the Union Heartens Faithful, but Republicans Unimpressed
Even before President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address concluded, Texas Republicans pushed out critical tweets and news releases. Full Story
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In New Hampshire, Cruz Uncorks on Trump
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz rolled back into New Hampshire Tuesday, attacking Donald Trump, berating reporters and delivering an imaginary state of the union address. Full Story
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Rick Perry has New Job with Dental Insurer that Once was a Donor
A year out of office, former Gov. Rick Perry has a new gig: chief strategy officer at MCNA Dental, the largest privatively held dental insurance company in the country. Full Story
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UT System Wants Campus Carry Drafts by February
The University of Texas System expects its 14 schools to submit rules for concealed handguns on their campuses by mid-February to comply with the state's new campus-carry law. Full Story
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Bullet Train Opponents Reach Out to Japanese Ambassador
Thirty-three East Texas officials, including 11 from the Legislature, signed a letter to Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae opposing a private firm's proposed high-speed rail that has strong ties to a Japanese company. Full Story
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Ted Cruz: Are Democrats Behind Donald Trump's Citizenship Questions?
Ted Cruz on Tuesday went further than ever in needling Donald Trump, suggesting Democrats are behind the billionaire's questions about his citizenship. Full Story
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Environmentalists Ask EPA to Strip Texas' Regulatory Authority
Alleging that Texas has dramatically eroded its safeguards against air and water pollution, two environmental groups are asking the federal government to step in. Full Story
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GOP Leaders Mostly Silent on Abbott Plan to Amend Constitution
Three days after Gov. Greg Abbott called for a convention of states to dramatically amend the U.S. Constitution, few high-ranking Republicans in Texas have backed his proposal. Full Story
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Where Do Private Colleges Stand on Campus Carry?
The state's 38 private colleges can opt out of a new state law that will allow concealed handgun license owners to carry guns in buildings on college campuses. No private college has announced plans to allow guns on its grounds. Here is a look at where things stand with each campus. Full Story
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The Brief: Others Follow Trump in Questioning Cruz's Birth
A week after Donald Trump decided to make Ted Cruz's Canadian birth an issue in the GOP presidential primary race, the issue just won't seem to go away. Full Story
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Cruz Campaign Eyes New Hampshire Opening
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is hoping to beat expectations in New Hampshire, a state where his fire-breathing brand of evangelically tinged conservatism has not traditionally been an ideal fit Full Story
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Oncor Airs Concerns with Ray Hunt Takeover Plan
Top officials at Oncor, Texas’ largest electric utility, aired concerns on Monday with Dallas billionaire Ray L. Hunt’s $18 billion proposal to take over and reshape their company. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Workman on Constitutional Amendments
We have become a nation with a powerful, centralized government, which was never our founders’ intent, writes state Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin. Full Story
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Sam Johnson Gives Ted Cruz Seventh Congressional Endorsement
U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Richardson, is throwing his support behind Ted Cruz for president, giving the U.S. senator from Texas the seventh congressional endorsement from his home state. Full Story
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Beyond Iowa, Cruz Betting Heavily on South
Ted Cruz is betting on Iowa and the South to deliver him the GOP nomination. A detailed look at his travel schedule shows just how much of Cruz's time has been invested in this unique approach to seeking the White House. Full Story
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The Brief: Cruz Aims to Rewrite Rules With Southern Strategy
An analysis of GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz's travels shows a focus on courting Southern voters to an extent rarely seen before in presidential politics. Full Story
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