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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

By Evan Smith Nov. 10, 2012

Our complete election night scoreboard, Aaronson on where things stand with Planned Parenthood, Aguilar on George P. Bush's nascent plans, Galbraith on the strained Texas power market, Grissom on Speaker candidate Bryan Hughes' promises, Murphy on what candidates spent per vote, Ramsey on the experience deficit, Root on Texas Republican might in a good year for Democrats nationally and my post-election debrief with Kirk Watson and Dan Patrick: The best of our best content from Nov. 5 to 9, 2012. Full Story

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The Evening Brief: Nov. 9, 2012

By David Muto Nov. 9, 2012

Your evening reading: U.S. Supreme Court to take up challenge to Voting Rights Act; Canseco concedes; breaking down Tuesday's cost per vote Full Story

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Voting Rights Case

By Julián Aguilar Nov. 9, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a legal challenge to Congress' renewal of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and a key provision that determines if Texas can pass laws that affect state and local elections. Full Story

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Updated: Canseco Concedes CD-23 to Gallego

By Becca Aaronson Nov. 9, 2012

U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco conceded the Congressional District 23 race on Friday. He congratulated state Rep. Pete Gallego, while renewing allegations that voter fraud skewed the results. Full Story

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Video: Cornyn Says Election Shows Voters Trust Neither Party

By Alana Rocha Nov. 9, 2012

Sen. John Cornyn, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said Friday that some candidates in Tuesday night's election "made serious mistakes," and that Republicans could have run stronger candidates in some races. Full Story
Updated: Norwood Indicted by Grand Jury In Second Austin Murder

By Brandi Grissom Nov. 9, 2012

Mark Norwood, the Bastrop dishwasher who was arrested one year ago for the 1986 murder of Christine Morton, was indicted by a Travis County grand jury on Friday for the January 1988 murder of Debra Masters Baker in Austin. Full Story

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TribLive: A Conversation with Watson and Patrick

By Evan Smith Nov. 9, 2012

Full video of my Nov. 8 TribLive conversation — a post-election debrief — with state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston. Full Story
Against the National Grain, Texas Republicans Dominated in Election

By Jay Root Nov. 9, 2012

As Democratic victories in races across the nation left Republicans with several questions, Texas Republicans enjoyed another statewide sweep. Full Story

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In "Buying" Votes, Some Do Better Than Others

By Ryan Murphy Nov. 9, 2012

State and federal candidates and their political committees spent more than $175 million during the 2012 election season. Some candidates spent up to $60 a vote to secure victory. Full Story

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Interactive: Cost Per Vote, State Office Candidates

By Ryan Murphy Nov. 9, 2012

Now that we know who will be serving in the Texas Legislature in 2013, we take a look at how much they spent to get the job. Use this interactive to take a look at which state candidates got the most bang for their campaign bucks, and who spent the most money but lost. Full Story

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Fresh Faces — and an Experience Deficit

By Ross Ramsey Nov. 9, 2012

With 43 legislators in the freshman class and 24 more who were new after the 2010 elections, the 150-member Texas House has a lot of new blood — and a lot of inexperienced officeholders. Full Story

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The Brief: Nov. 9, 2012

By David Muto Nov. 9, 2012

Just three days after the election, speculation about 2014 and 2016 has already ramped up in Texas. Full Story

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The Evening Brief: Nov. 8, 2012

By David Muto Nov. 8, 2012

Your evening reading: Perry talks 2016; GOP congressman says immigration reform possible next year; Hughes vows to decentralize power in House Full Story

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George P. Bush Files Paperwork With Ethics Commission

By Julián Aguilar Nov. 8, 2012

George P. Bush filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission on Wednesday, seemingly in preparation for a run for local or statewide office. Full Story

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Rep. McCaul: Immigration Reform Possible Next Session

By Julián Aguilar Nov. 8, 2012

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, said on Thursday that passing comprehensive immigration reform is possible in the next session of Congress, but he said it would be difficult. He also is encouraged by recent developments in Mexico. Full Story

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Perry Keeps 2016 Door Open, Offers Advice to GOP

By Jay Root Nov. 8, 2012

About two days after his onetime rival Mitt Romney lost his bid for the White House, Gov. Rick Perry said he is keeping his options open for 2016. But he added that 2016 is "multiple lifetimes away.” Full Story

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TribLive: Watson and Patrick on Latinos and the GOP

By Evan Smith Nov. 8, 2012

At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, debated the Republican Party's challenge in attracting Hispanic voters. Full Story
Llano County Jail Death Prompts Lawsuit

By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Nov. 8, 2012

A woman who has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against administrators with the Llano County Jail says they neglected her son, who died last year. An attorney for the administrators has said they have done nothing wrong. Full Story

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Speaker Candidate Hughes Promises to Decentralize Power

By Brandi Grissom Nov. 8, 2012

State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola and a candidate for speaker of the House, promised his colleagues on Thursday that he will decentralize power in the lower chamber if he is elected. Full Story

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In Battle's Latest Turn, Planned Parenthood Allowed to Stay in Program

By Becca Aaronson Nov. 8, 2012

Planned Parenthood will continue participating in the Women’s Health Program, for now. On Thursday, a state district judge approved a temporary injunction to delay the state’s implementation of the “Affiliate Ban Rule." Full Story

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