The Evening Brief: July 16, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott disputes claims he made deal not to run against Perry; Dewhurst ad touts abortion bill; Perry signs South Texas university bill Full Story
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After Passage of Abortion Bill, Focus Turns to Implementation
With sweeping new abortion restrictions passed and awaiting Gov. Rick Perry's signature, a long process — part of which involves public input — will soon begin to determine how the new standards for abortion clinics will be implemented. Full Story
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UT System Pushes Back Against Criticism of Regent Hall
As a House committee considers whether to bring articles of impeachment against University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, system leaders have responded strongly to recent criticism of Hall. Full Story
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Video: Dewhurst Ad Touts Abortion Bill's Passage
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst released a re-election campaign video Tuesday emphasizing his faith and his work on the recently passed legislation increasing abortion restrictions. Full Story
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In Rio Grande Valley, Perry Signs South Texas University Bill
In two emotional events Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed a bill that will create a new university in the Rio Grande Valley. He also addressed demands to add bonds for campus construction to the special session agenda. Full Story
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Interactive: Campaign Finance Analyzer
Using campaign finance reports, we've put together a quick way to find the biggest donors to statewide candidates, the distribution of large and small donations, and how much money came in for each date in a reporting period. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About Those "Exciting Future Plans"...
For this week's non-scientific survey of insiders in politics and government, we asked about the governor's intentions — and chances — in a 2016 presidential race and about the prospects for John Cornyn and Greg Abbott in 2014. Full Story
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State Auditor Finds Lacking Oversight of Testing Contract
After a report from the State Auditor's Office pointed out flaws in the Texas Education Agency's oversight of a $462 million testing contract, the agency said Tuesday it will "immediately" implement new monitoring guidelines. Full Story
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Carefully, Abbott Puts a Little Distance Between Himself and Perry
Attorney General Greg Abbott is disputing claims that he had a deal not to run against Gov. Rick Perry and has begun, in carefully chosen language, to put a little distance between himself and the man he means to replace. Full Story
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Fruit, Veggies, Whole Grains Coming to Public School Vending Machines
Texas students looking for sugary, high-fat snacks will instead find whole grains or vegetables on the menu in 2014. Full Story
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Fundraising Reports Offer Chance to Stand Out in Crowded Statewide Races
The Monday deadline to report fundraising numbers offered the first look at how the candidates running in the 2014 races for lieutenant governor and attorney general stack up financially. Full Story
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Despite Early Momentum, Property Rights Overhaul Stalls
Earlier this year, landowners, environmentalists and oil and gas interests appeared to have neared an agreement on changing laws that allow pipeline companies to claim private land. But as the legislative session wore on, efforts to overhaul property rights fell short. Full Story
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The Brief: July 16, 2013
New fundraising numbers on Monday set off the latest round of 2014 political jockeying in Texas. Full Story
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House Tentatively Backs TxDOT Funding Plan
In a 92-36 vote, the Texas House on Monday gave tentative approval to a plan that would boost funding for road construction and maintenance if voters approve a constitutional amendment. Full Story
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Zetas Leader Captured in Nuevo León
UPDATED: Authorities confirmed Miguel Treviño Morales was captured at 3:45 a.m. local time in the municipality of Anáhuac, Nuevo León, and not in Nuevo Laredo, as originally reported. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Candidates' fundraising numbers trickling out; Perry talks 2016; D.C. fundraiser planned for Davis. Full Story
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Abbott Says He Would Bring Different Perspective as Governor
At a campaign stop in Houston on Monday, Attorney General Greg Abbott talked about how he could relate to Texans’ physical and emotional challenges. He added that as governor, he could further help them overcome adversity. Full Story
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Combs: 2006 Study Will Not Be Revisited
State Comptroller Susan Combs says her office doesn't have the resources to update a 2006 study of the economic impact of Texas' undocumented immigrant population. Full Story
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On Impeachment Probe, Committee in Uncharted Waters
A legislative committee charged with weighing the impeachment of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall is easing its way into a process that has relatively little historical precedent or statutory guidance. Full Story
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A&M President: Desire to Teach Fueled Decision to Step Down
Texas A&M University President R. Bowen Loftin said he felt that he brought something to A&M that had been somewhat lacking: "a real focus on students." He said that his decision to leave his post was driven by a desire to return to teaching. Full Story
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