"Words alone will not deliver the bold solutions Texas needs in order to defeat the violence that has become far too commonplace in our state," Bonnen said in a statement Wednesday announcing his charges for a select House committee. Full Story
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Flores, who represents the 17th Congressional District, said he will return to business in the private sector and remain politically active. Full Story
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Registered users can now edit their account profiles and view their donation history, with more improvements on the way. Full Story
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After the Odessa shootings, Gov. Greg Abbott said actions are louder than words. That may be right. But don't forget about the words. Full Story
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More so than ever, the second-term Republican governor finds himself wedged between his party's hard line on gun rights and calls for action on the left. Full Story
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The governor tweeted Monday night that Texas is “working on a legislative package” and that “expedited executions for mass murderers would be a nice addition.” Full Story
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ABC News reported that the shooter had failed a previous gun purchase background check because he had been diagnosed with a mental illness. Full Story
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David Turner says residents are still in shock. He’s unsure of the solution but is troubled that the gunman was able to obtain a firearm even after failing a background check. Full Story
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The move comes after fatal shootings in two of its stores, including the deaths of 22 people in El Paso. The retailer will also no longer allow customers to openly carry in stores. Full Story
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The plan carries a $10 trillion price tag and calls on the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Full Story
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After Dallas' new mayor announced a new job with the law firm Locke Lord, many wondered how the head of one of the largest cities in Texas could manage both. It turns out that Dallas' mayor isn't as powerful as some may think. Full Story
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Watch our conversation with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, which Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith will moderate. Full Story
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Abbott's tweet doesn't reveal the reason the Odessa man failed the background check or how he obtained the gun used in the mass shooting. Police say the gunman and his company both called 911 shortly before the rampage. Full Story
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Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, has received a wave of reactions — and criticism — following his tweets reacting to Saturday's Permian Basin shooting. Full Story
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