The political action committee of Dallas billionaire waste magnate Harold Simmons is asking 18 lawmakers to return about $65,000 in contributions after admitting that an oversight led to illegal campaign contributions. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Texas joins suit challenging contraceptive mandate; Texas health commissioner signs rule banning abortion affiliates; health insurer with ties to Perry Super PAC founder wins state contract Full Story
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Despite their striking similarities, Texas’ abortion sonogram bill and Virginia’s abortion sonogram bill were debated at very different times, and under very different circumstances — leading to a very different national reaction. Full Story
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Mark Vickery, the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, will retire in May — and his successor has yet to be chosen. Full Story
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Texas has joined six other states and a handful of Catholic organizations in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new health care rule approved by the federal government that would require all employers to include coverage for contraceptives in employees' health care benefits. Full Story
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We look at two students suing over the University of Texas' admissions policy and state officials collecting retirement pensions while keeping their jobs. Full Story
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Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs signed a rule today that formally bans Planned Parenthood clinics and other "affiliates of abortion providers" from the Women's Health Program — likely ending the program. Full Story
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At this morning's TribLive conversation, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Craig James alternately agreed and disagreed with his preferred presidential candidate, Rick Santorum, on a series of controversial social issues. Full Story
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A cross-border training program between Texas peace officers and Mexican police has yet to get off the ground. But U.S. authorities are still intent on helping their southern neighbor. Full Story
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The economy dominates Texans' list of national concerns, but when it comes to problems at home, immigration still reigns. Full Story
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A new report says the number of Texas children living in areas of high poverty has increased about 40 percent over the past decade. And as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, advocacy groups hope the data will bolster anti-poverty programs. Full Story
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Overtime pay for the officers who protect Rick Perry skyrocketed while the governor and his family were out on the presidential campaign trail, new records indicate. Full Story
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At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem. Full Story
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In a new ad, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Craig James touts presidential candidate Rick Santorum — and James' endorsement of the former Pennsylvania senator. Full Story
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We asked the insiders some questions that were also in the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll this week, seeking their opinions on redistricting commissions, gay marriage and the wealthy among us. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Perry knocks Santorum ahead of debate; Texas Democrats launch "Truth Team"; Leppert defends marching in gay pride parades Full Story
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Just like Democrats all over the country, Texas lawmakers in the president's party are coming to his defense with a new "Truth Team." Texas Republicans say they've already been there and done that. Full Story
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Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim gab about the latest UT/TT poll and what it means for Rick Santorum, Rick Perry, and all the Texans running for U.S. Senate. Full Story
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A Williamson County judge will consider silencing parties to the murder case against Mark Alan Norwood. He is charged with the 1986 beating death of Christine Morton, whose husband spent nearly 25 years in prison for the crime. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has a Republican primary coming up, but if you listen to what he's saying, it's all about November. Full Story
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