State Rep. Bill Zedler decides against reelection bid
The Arlington Republican made the decision after filing to run for another term and after the filing deadline had passed. Full Story
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To relief of Texas business leaders, Congress reaches deal on new North American trade agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Full Story
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University of North Texas is opening a cafeteria without milk, eggs, wheat and more. It's free of most food allergens.
UNT says its university cafeteria is the first in the state to offer food without the eight most common food allergens. Full Story
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Houston police chief calls out Texas Republicans for opposing "boyfriend loophole" law after officer dies in domestic violence call
Acevedo accused U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of being too afraid of the NRA to pass a provision to the Violence Against Women Act that would close the so-called boyfriend loophole. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation about how the oil and gas sector affects Texas
We're livestreaming our conversation in Odessa on the state of play in Texas' oil and gas sector, moderated by the Tribune's Ross Ramsey. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Al Green tried for two years to impeach Donald Trump. Is that hurting Democrats now?
Green pushed impeachment three times against the wishes of Democratic leadership, but Republicans are using his words to cast doubt on his party's intentions. Full Story
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Optimism abounds for Texas Democrats in 2020, but campaign staffers are sparse
A crowded ballot featuring candidates for president, U.S. Senate and the Texas Legislature, along with a history of noncompetitive races, have left campaigns desperate for talent. Full Story
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State Rep. Mike Lang opts against reelection for second time
The Granbury Republican filed Monday evening for Hood County commissioner. Full Story
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Ronny Jackson, former White House doctor and Trump VA nominee, running for Texas congressional seat
Jackson is at least the 13th Republican to jump into the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon. Full Story
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![President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, meets with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, at his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2018.]()
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Pierce Bush announces bid for suburban Houston congressional seat
The grandson of the late President George H.W. Bush will enter an already crowded GOP primary for Texas' 22nd District. Full Story
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Ted Cruz backs debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine meddled in 2016 election
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and advanced a debunked theory that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 election, despite information from State Department officials calling it a "fictional narrative." Full Story
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Analysis: In a leaked memo, a peek at Texas GOP’s concerns
Political plans aren't necessarily clever or novel, as a recently leaked memo from the Texas GOP illustrates. But they do provide some insight into what worries the plotters. Full Story
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At least 25,000 people in Texas experience homelessness. Here's what we know about Texans without homes.
Gov. Greg Abbott has focused attention on homeless Austin residents. But many more Texans are homeless in other parts of the state. Full Story
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Top Texas Republicans pressure a county chair to resign over racist text
Yolanda Waters, the chairwoman for Galveston County's Republican party, is facing pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and James Dickey, the state party chairman. Full Story
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ACLU files suit to stop immigration pilot programs
The programs deny asylum seekers access to adequate counsel before key interviews with immigration officers, the lawsuit alleges. Full Story
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The extraordinary danger of being pregnant and uninsured in Texas
Over three years, nearly 400 pregnant or new mothers died in Texas. Its system for helping the uninsured thwarts women at every turn, frustrates doctors and midwives, and incentivizes substandard care. Full Story
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Analysis: A changing political climate in Fort Bend County and a politically fatal blunder
When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they're Asian, the real news was in the result, not in the gaffe. Top Texas Republicans reacted, publicly and quickly. Full Story
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Donald Trump's new, controversial homelessness czar has argued feeding homeless people enables them
Robert Marbut Jr. helped develop the Haven for Hope homeless shelter in San Antonio, which Gov. Greg Abbott praised as "probably the best template" for addressing homelessness. But aspects of Marbut's approach have been criticized as harsh and patronizing. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke repeats he's not running for Senate despite continued speculation
“Not running for senate,” O’Rourke told The Texas Tribune in a text message Thursday night, saying that nothing has changed regarding that decision. Full Story
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Appointees claim Gov. Greg Abbott ousted them from board for voting to sanction judge who refused to perform same-sex marriages
After those two appointees left the commission, it handed down just a warning to the judge, Dianne Hensley. Full Story
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