U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, posted a strong first fundraising quarter as a Senate candidate.
Jul 13, 2017 7:45 am
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Health care
Revised Senate health care bill draws Cruz’s support but still short votes
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday joined his fellow Texan in the chamber, John Cornyn, in supporting the latest attempt by Senate Republicans to rewrite the Affordable Care Act.
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Public Education
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes millions for teacher bonuses and retirement
Days before the special session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rolled out a specific plan to give retired and long-term teachers up to $1,000 in additional bonuses, using money from the Texas Lottery over the long-term.
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Texas Republican congressman calls on Trump to keep his kids out of White House
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores called on President Donald Trump’s children to leave their positions at the White House.
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The Brief: 2013 Legislature scrutinized in Texas’ redistricting trial
As the week-long trial on Texas’ redistricting battle nears its finish line, testimony Wednesday washed the 2013 Legislature — the body of lawmakers who adopted the court-drawn state House and congressional maps still in place — back to shore.
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Texas Elections 2018
As congressional races draw big interest, Democrats still filling out statewide ticket
Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races.
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Criminal Justice
Lawmakers failed to end troubled Driver Responsibility Program
Mandy Mann thought she had paid her dues for a 2009 traffic stop. But six years later, the Waco mom was stopped and arrested — for failing to comply with the state’s troubled Driver Responsibility Program.