You Thought Redistricting Was About Candidates?
It's easy to forget that redistricting and the Voting Rights Act are about voters. But sometimes, the voters jump up and remind you. Full Story
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Uresti Lawsuit Alleges Opponent is Ineligible for Race
A lawsuit by state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, alleges that his general election opponent, Michael Berlanga, does not meet residency requirements for Senate District 19. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 14, 2012
Your evening reading: top state health official to retire; Cruz camp says Dewhurst stalling on debates; another beneficiary of Perry's technology fund files for bankruptcy Full Story
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Ruling Allows Second-Chance Online Lottery to Continue
Those who bought losing scratch-off Texas lottery tickets should still be able to enter online for a follow-up contest, according to an opinion issued by the attorney general’s office this week. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: El Paso Politics, Dewhurst and Cruz Campaigns
Is El Paso becoming more progressive? And how did former Solicitor General Ted Cruz force a runoff election with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the GOP race for the U.S. Senate? Full Story
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HHSC Commissioner Tom Suehs Retiring
Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Tom Suehs, who has overseen the state's massive health agency since 2009, is retiring at the end of August. Full Story
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Cruz Camp Says Dewhurst Stonewalling on Debates
David Dewhurst says he's open to any debate with Ted Cruz in which the organizer has the means to broadcast the event on television. Cruz's campaign says Dewhurst is being disingenuous in saying he's open to more debates. Full Story
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Atheist Group Takes on the States
UPDATED: An atheist group — the Secular Coalition for America — is opening a Texas office in January to lobby for "a strong separation of church and state," saying they find more "egregious" laws and legislation at the state level than in Washington, D.C. Full Story
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The Brief: June 14, 2012
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday upped his praise for former rival Mitt Romney, even suggesting that he could break Democrats' grip on the Hispanic vote. Full Story
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In Tarrant County, Little Separates House Hopefuls
Two state House races in Tarrant County will be decided in the July 31 runoff elections. The runoffs will feature two Republicans facing off in House District 91 and a pair of Democrats in House District 95. Full Story
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STAAR Retakes Mean Big Expense for Districts
A new state requirement that students must retake standardized tests if they do not achieve a minimum score has landed hundreds of thousands in summer school, carrying a hefty price tag for school districts. Full Story
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Video: Looking at the State of Abortion in Texas
In Part 4 of the Tribune's series on family planning, we take a closer look at how abortion has shifted public policy in Texas in recent years — and where the political battle may be headed next. Full Story
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Death Sentence Thrown Out in 2005 Murder Case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned a death sentence for Manuel Velez, citing inaccurate testimony during Velez's sentencing. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 13, 2012
Your evening reading: Cruz wades into debate over supporter's comment; Perry confident Romney can win Hispanic vote; former Perry spokesman joins Dewhurst campaign Full Story
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Perry Confident Romney Can Win Hispanic Vote, Defends Endorsement
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday discussed his support for Mitt Romney, his confidence that minorities will support Republicans and the state's economic development. Full Story
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Mark Miner Joins Dewhurst's Senate Campaign Team
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is adding some firepower to his communications team. Mark Miner, once Gov. Rick Perry’s most recognizable spokesman, is joining Dewhurst's campaign for U.S. Senate this week. Full Story
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TribCast: The Post-Convention Wrap
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about what happened at the Republican and Democratic state conventions and what it will mean going forward. Full Story
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Interactive: Early Vote vs. Primary Day Turnout
Use our interactive maps to see where Texas voters tended to show up early and where they waited until May 29 to vote in the state primary. Full Story
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Updated: Combs, Oil Groups Applaud Decision to Keep Lizard Off Endangered List
A federal decision not to list the dunes sagebrush lizard — whose habitat includes the West Texas oilfields — as threatened or endangered set off a round of cheering by state officials and oil groups. But some environmentalists fear for the lizard's future. Full Story
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For Veteran at Center of Debate, Politics Isn't New
Dan Moran, an Iraq war veteran, has been thrust into the center of a debate over his appearance in a video for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. But this isn't Moran's first foray into Texas politics. Full Story
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