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What if There's a Mega-Drought? Comptroller Considers Impact

By Kate Galbraith Feb. 8, 2012

A report released Wednesday by the Texas comptroller's office looks at the impact of the current drought and other scenarios. Full Story

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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 118

By Ben Philpott, KUT News Feb. 8, 2012

On this week's TribCast, Ben, Ross, Emily and Morgan discuss redistricting, public school accountability testing and the controversy involving Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood. Full Story

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The Midday Brief: Feb. 8, 2012

By David Muto Feb. 8, 2012

Your afternoon reading: resurgent Santorum visits North Texas; state sales tax collections beat expectations; Cornyn says "careless rhetoric" on immigration has hurt Republicans Full Story

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Lawmakers Scrutinized as STOCK Vote Approaches

By Gerald Rich Feb. 8, 2012

In a political season that has revolved around questions of transparency and fiscal integrity, lawmakers in the U.S. House are getting ready to vote on the STOCK Act. But many of them — including several from Texas — are still under scrutiny. Full Story

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The Brief: Feb. 8, 2012

By David Muto Feb. 8, 2012

Focus may have shifted to a resurgent Rick Santorum, but Ron Paul notched a victory of his own on Tuesday. Full Story

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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 8, 2012

The wait for primary election dates and political maps continues, and candidates are filling the time trying to win endorsements and raise money. Full Story

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Catholic Texans Fight Contraception Mandate

By Holly Heinrich Feb. 8, 2012

Catholic employers in Texas say a federal requirement for contraception coverage violates their religious rights, and some say they do not plan to comply with the mandate. Full Story

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UT Regents May Step Up Scrutiny of Professors

By Reeve Hamilton and Paul Theobald Feb. 8, 2012

When the University of Texas System regents meet in San Antonio today and Thursday, accountability will be back on the agenda, in the form of more frequent performance reviews for tenured professors and criminal record checks for certain employees. Full Story

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Rival Targets McCaul Over Pipeline Holdings

By Jay Root Feb. 7, 2012

Legislation cracking down on insider trading by members of Congress hasn’t landed on the floor of the U.S. House yet, but it’s already become a hot topic in Congressional District 10, which Michael McCaul of Austin represents. Full Story

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The Midday Brief: Feb. 7, 2012

By David Muto Feb. 7, 2012

Your afternoon reading: Perry campaign manager to head Super PAC for Dewhurst; Komen executive quits over abortion flap; Texas Democrats feuding with Cuellar over redistricting Full Story

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Perry Campaign Manager to Head Dewhurst Super PAC

By Emily Ramshaw Feb. 7, 2012

Former Perry campaign manager Rob Johnson has a new job: running a Super PAC for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's U.S. Senate bid. Full Story

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The Brief: Feb. 7, 2012

By David Muto Feb. 7, 2012

A day of stops and starts in the state's redistricting fight ended on a familiar note: uncertainty over the state's primary date. Full Story
Concerns Raised Over "Limited Term" Licenses

By Julián Aguilar Feb. 7, 2012

Some say that the Texas Department of Public Safety is going against its own policy with its "limited term" designations for driver's licenses and identification cards. Full Story

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With New Maps Proposed, April Primary Stays Alive

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 7, 2012

Attorney General Greg Abbott said he had reached agreement on most parts of the redistricting maps with most of the parties involved. Absent from the deal are the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, the Legislative Black Caucus and the NAACP. Full Story

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Perry: "I'm Not Slipping Off Into the Sunset"

By Jay Root Feb. 6, 2012

In his first public appearance since pulling out of the presidential race Jan. 19, Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he would keep fighting for the conservative ideals he championed on the campaign trail. Full Story

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Video: In Fox Interview, Perry Says He's Open to Running Again

By Thanh Tan Feb. 6, 2012

Rick Perry told a Fox News correspondent that he regrets not getting into the race "substantially sooner." Full Story

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State Health Department Now Enforcing Sonogram Law

By Emily Ramshaw Feb. 6, 2012

The Department of State Health Services will begin enforcing Texas' abortion sonogram law, after releasing guidelines for women's health clinics on Monday night. Full Story
Lawsuit Asks State to Stop Paying Commissioner

By Ross Ramsey Feb. 6, 2012

Since Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones moved to San Antonio to run for Senate, she shouldn't be collecting a paycheck for a job that requires her to live in Austin, according to a lawsuit filed this afternoon. Full Story
The Midday Brief: Feb. 6, 2012

By David Muto Feb. 6, 2012

Your afternoon reading: redistricting deal reached; Paul reimbursed twice for trips; Santorum to visit Texas on Wednesday Full Story

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TPPF Criticizes Upcoming "Avalanche" of EPA Rules

By Kate Galbraith Feb. 6, 2012

A report released Monday by the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation renewed its criticism of the Environmental Protection Agency. Environmentalists say the group's concerns are misplaced. Full Story

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