Lt. Gov. Patrick asks Senate panel to study free speech on Texas college campuses
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is asking Texas senators to study whether free speech rights are being infringed on college campuses. Full Story
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![Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick before hitting the gavel to begin a Senate session Aug. 15, 2017, the day before the end of a first called special session of the 85th Legislature.]()
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The UT/TT pollsters on Trump, Confederates, bathrooms and politics
On this week's special edition polling TribCast, Ross talks to University of Texas/Texas Tribune pollsters Josh Blank, Jim Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest UT/TT Poll — on everything from Donald Trump to Hurricane Harvey to Confederate memorials and bathrooms. Full Story
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Congress approves another round of hurricane, wildfire funding
The measure drew some pushback from Texans in Congress, who wanted to see more money for communities upended by Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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Texas could run out of CHIP money sooner than expected because of Hurricane Harvey
After Hurricane Harvey hit, the federal government waived co-pays and enrollment fees for CHIP recipients. That meant less money was coming into the program than expected. Full Story
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Five former presidents come together at Texas A&M for hurricane relief
All five living former U.S. presidents gathered at Texas A&M University Saturday night to raise money to benefit the victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Full Story
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![Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama at a concert benefiting hurricane relief efforts called “Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal,” in College Station on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.]()
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ACLU asks appeals court to reconsider ruling delaying abortion for undocumented teen
Days after a three-judge panel ruled that an undocumented teen in Texas would not immediately have access to an abortion, the American Civil Liberties Union is asking all 10 judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to reconsider. Full Story
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The Brief: After a months-long legal battle, Rep. Dawnna Dukes has been cleared of all charges
Travis County prosecutors' months-long legal battle against state Rep. Dawnna Dukes drew its last breath Monday. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Conservative Texas voters are split
The Tea Party — if organized as a separate entity — would be the third-biggest political party in Texas, but it’s big enough to exert a strong influence on conservative policies and positions, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas voters say U.S. is headed in the wrong direction
By a two-to-one margin, Texas voters believe the country is going the wrong way, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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In money race, Cruz and O'Rourke taking different paths
As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally. Full Story
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Patrick, Straus direct Legislature to research Harvey, Alamo ahead of 2019 session
Straus assigned nearly every House committee at least one issue related to Hurricane Harvey to research in addition to topics normally under their oversight. Full Story
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Admitting error, prosecutors drop charges against Rep. Dawnna Dukes
Attorneys for state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, said Monday all criminal charges against her had been dropped. Full Story
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![State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, has a laugh with state Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, during an afternoon budget debate on April 6, 2017.]()
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A conversation with Sen. Creighton and Rep. Oliverson
Watch the full video of our event in The Woodlands with two local legislators, state Sen. Brandon Creighton and state Rep. Tom Oliverson. And check out our recap of the conversation. Full Story
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The Brief: Texas voters weigh in on Dreamers, statues and guns
Where do Texas voters stand on deporting Dreamers, removing Confederate statues and stricter gun control laws, according to the latest round of Texas Tribune/University of Texas polling? Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: What's on the November ballot?
Monday marks the beginning of early voting for the Nov. 7 election. Here's a look at the seven amendments to the state’s constitution that Texans are being asked to decide on. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Most Texas Voters say Confederate memorials shouldn’t move
Most Texas voters don’t want to remove Confederate memorials or put them in museums, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Most Republicans don't want to do anything at all. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: A hard line on immigration, but not on deporting “Dreamers”
In the face of a running political argument over what to do with “Dreamers” — recipients of a program aimed at giving some young undocumented immigrants relief from deportation — most Texas voters oppose deportation, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Patrick skeptical of need for new House committee on Texas economy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick isn't sold on the new House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness, which House Speaker Joe Straus recently formed to look at the factors that draw new business to Texas. Full Story
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![After two days of contentious debate and several bills passed, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick congratulates the Senate on what he says was a job well done on July 26, 2017. The Senate tackled bills on 18 issues, sending them over to the House for consideration in the special session.]()
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Democratic lawmaker faces $3 million legal malpractice judgment
Texas state Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. owes a legal company nearly $3 million after a federal judge ruled against the Democratic lawyer from Palmview in a malpractice case. Full Story
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At Dallas convention, calls for GOP comity ahead of 2018 primaries
At the biennial gathering of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, the usual red meat was mixed with some calls for party unity ahead of a potentially brutal primary season. Full Story
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