In running for Cabinet post, Rick Perry meets with Trump in New York City
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry met Monday morning with President-elect Donald Trump. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: How do Texas Democrats win?
The Democratic Party already possesses a path to victory in Texas, but only if it assembles an unabashedly liberal, multiracial coalition that connects high politics with robust social movements, writes Texas Christian University assistant professor Max Krochmal. Full Story
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The Brief: Officials neglect grant application for anti-overdose drug
While federal funding is never guaranteed, if accepted, the grant would’ve given the state $1 million to purchase an anti-overdose drug. Full Story
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1 energy crisis, 2 futures: How Denmark and Texas answered a challenge
Facing the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, Denmark shifted from fossil fuels. Texas responded differently. Here's a look at how things went for each. Full Story
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Analysis: Live by the party, die by the party
Straight-ticket voting is generally popular with the political party in power, but not all Texas Republicans like it. The advantages and disadvantages vary widely by county. Full Story
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Texas blows bid for funds to combat opioids, tries to keep records secret
Health workers and first responders hoped Texas might be awarded $1 million to buy an anti-overdose drug, but state officials never submitted the grant application. Full Story
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In latest voter ID filing, feds argue Texas discriminated on purpose
The Obama administration is arguing that Texas lawmakers intentionally discriminated when they passed a strict voter ID law in 2011. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton refuted the arguments in his own filing. Full Story
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Watch Texas DPS troopers in riot gear separate dueling protests at the Capitol
Department of Public Safety troopers in riot gear were brought in to separate dueling protests between white nationalists and anti-fascists outside the Texas Capitol on Saturday. Full Story
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Texans remember, rejoice during African-American monument's unveiling
State officials joined hundreds of other dignitaries Saturday in celebrating the unveiling of the Texas African American History Memorial at the Texas Capitol. Full Story
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Slideshow: The Unveiling of the Texas African American History Memorial
See images from Saturday's unveiling of the Texas African American History Memorial, which marks the contributions, struggles and triumphs of black men and women in the story of Texas. Full Story
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Trump administration could boost voucher push
A Trump administration may put wind in the sails of Texas lawmakers pushing for "school choice," allowing parents to use taxpayer money to send their children to charter, private and religious schools. Full Story
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Feds sue to block acquisition of Dallas nuclear waste company
The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the acquisition of Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists, which wants to expand the nuclear waste dump it operates in West Texas. Full Story
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Trump picks Sessions for attorney general, bypassing Cruz
Trump's decision to pick Sessions, his first supporter in the Senate, came three days after the president-elect huddled with Cruz in New York. Full Story
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The Brief: Analyzing higher education's rising costs
The cost of public higher-education is continually increasing, and the Texas Tribune wants to find out how it's affecting Texas families. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas political changes in the wind — or the snow blower
The assembly of a Trump administration in Washington, D.C. could send a ripple through the political waters in Texas, particularly if the president-elect hires from within the state's congressional delegation. Full Story
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Immigrants fear what Trump will do to "sanctuary cities"
It’s not yet clear whether, or how, the Trump administration could make good on a promise to end "sanctuary cities." But the simple fact that he says he’ll try is enough to terrify many undocumented immigrants in Texas. Full Story
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![Immigrants and activists participate in press conference and rally on Nov. 19, 2015, before a 37-mile march to show support for immigration reform. The marchers planned to walk for three days, from the federal immigration detention facility in Taylor to the Texas Governor's Mansion in downtown Austin.]()
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Bill filing begins, textbook rejected, Cruz meets Trump (video)
In the Roundup: Lawmakers begin filing bills ahead of the 85th Legislature, Ted Cruz and President-elect Donald Trump reunite in New York and the State Board of Education rejects a new social studies book. Full Story
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Uber wants to return to Austin, spokesman says
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft left Austin after a bruising fight over city regulation, but the wheels are turning to bring the companies back. Full Story
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How Alex Jones, conspiracy theorist extraordinaire, got Donald Trump’s ear
After interviewing Trump for his Web broadcast, the conspiracy theorist extraordinaire and founder of InfoWars.com has been granted an enormous new audience. Full Story
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Austin police chief Art Acevedo to run Houston's police department
Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has accepted a job as Houston’s police chief, a source told the Austin American-Statesman on Thursday. Full Story
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