As Trump announces his run, Cruz and Cornyn signal openness to other GOP presidential candidates
Republican support for Trump has faltered after a midterm performance by the party that many considered a resounding disappointment. Full Story
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![U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz at a press conference on border security at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on Jan. 10, 2019. The senators accompanied President Donald Trump on his trip to the southern border earlier in the day.]()
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For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer
Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health. Full Story
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![Houston mayor Sylvester Turner describes his bout with cancer in an interview at City Hall in Houston on Nov. 15, 2022. Turner revealed he had had cancer during the summer of 2022 at the State of the City address on Nov 2, 2022.]()
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Ted Cruz lashes out at Senate GOP leadership after Democrats retain control
The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort voicing their discontent with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, attends a Senate Committee on the Judiciary business meeting in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 8, 2022.]()
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Search the newly updated Government Salaries Explorer
The Texas Tribune’s database of Texas state employees’ compensation is updated to represent salaries as of October 1. It includes detailed data for the 112 agencies in state government and positions at each of those agencies. Full Story
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Kevin McCarthy elected House GOP leader over objections from Chip Roy, Michael Cloud and other hard-liners
The California Republican still needs at least 218 votes to become House speaker. That vote will be on Jan. 3. Full Story
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![U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, arrives as U.S. House Republicans gather for leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 15, 2022.]()
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Texas’ nursing homes are missing something: nurses
A dearth of nurses is leaving Texas seniors — especially in rural areas — without care. Full Story
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![Licensed vocational nurse Robert Lozoya talks about his responsibilities at Carillon’s 4th floor accelerated rehab clinic. Lazoya is an LVN at the Carillon Senior Living community in Lubbock.]()
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Monica De La Cruz is the first Republican to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District. What will she do with it?
After finally flipping the Democratic district, Monica De La Cruz vowed to “represent all of South Texas” and likely will be influential on border issues. Full Story
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![Republican congressional candidate for TX-15 Monica De La Cruz at a news conference at a GOP event in McAllen on Nov. 6, 2022.]()
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Federal judge in Texas rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights
U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion Thursday that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers. Advocates fear the ruling will put more victims in harm’s way. Full Story
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![A handgun with a magazine which holds 17 rounds is displayed by an employee of McBride’s Guns in Central Austin on April 20, 2021.]()
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Despite GOP gains across the state, voters in the Austin-area suburb of Round Rock rejected conservative school board candidates
Slates of conservative candidates endorsed by the Republican Party of Texas failed to flip school boards in several suburban races across Texas, including in Round Rock and Wylie. Full Story
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![A visitor attending a Keller ISD school board meeting wears a shirt reading, “Please Don’t Politics, Porn, Prey” during a Keller ISD school board meeting in Keller on April 25, 2022. Some concerned parents and community members come with shirts and signs aligned with their beliefs as school board meetings become political battlegrounds.]()
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Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session
Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January. Lawmakers are expected to have a budget surplus when they return to Austin. Full Story
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Beto O’Rourke’s campaign reflects on failed governor race
In a press call Monday, O’Rourke’s team reflected on its failures during the election, but said Gov. Greg Abbott had the advantage with his ability to attract media attention and rely on” established narratives” that historically favor Republicans. Full Story
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![Beto O'Rourke gives his concession speech after being defeated by incumbent Greg Abbott in the race for Texas governor on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in El Paso.]()
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Texas Republicans prefer Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump for 2024, new GOP poll finds
The new poll shows a shift in support for the former president, who was the clear favorite among Texas Republicans in an October poll. Full Story
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![Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speak at midterm election rallies, in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Nov. 7, 2022 and Tampa, Florida, U.S., Nov. 8, 2022.]()
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State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority. Full Story
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![Students arrive at Morehead Middle School on Aug. 19, 2021, in El Paso. The school district, EPISD, as of today voted a mask mandate for all teachers, staff and students in school facilities, defying Gov. Abbott's order that restricted local entities from instituting mask mandates.]()
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How this Texas elections official keeps the peace with right-wing voting activists
In the face of their suspicions and threats, Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia didn’t fight back. He welcomed them in and listened. Full Story
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![Election Administrator Heider Garcia speaks to members of the ballot board in the central count station of the Tarrant County Election Administration building in Fort Worth on November 8, 2022.]()
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Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout, contributing to resounding midterm losses
Beto O’Rourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future. Full Story
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In latest challenge to student loan forgiveness program, a Texas judge blocks Biden’s policy
A federal judge in North Texas has struck down the loan forgiveness program President Joe Biden unveiled in August, citing a failure to provide borrowers with an opportunity for public comment. Full Story
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Crypto company that faces scrutiny from Texas regulators files for bankruptcy after competitor questioned its viability
FTX’s collapse came after customers raced to cash out their deposits when a major competitor questioned its viability and declined to buy the company in a bailout deal. Full Story
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![Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO and Founder of FTX, walks near the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.]()
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Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection.
Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers. Full Story
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Republicans rebounded in some suburban counties that had been drifting blue
After seeing Democrats gain momentum in suburbs of Houston and Dallas, Republicans succeeded in reclaiming ground this election. But the GOP is still a long way from returning to pre-Trump support, even in ruby red counties. Full Story
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State agency proposes changes to power market aimed at averting mass blackouts
The proposal is aimed at making sure power providers and electricity generators have enough power on hand in case of increased demand. But it’s not clear how it would hold up in unexpected weather, an expert said. Full Story
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![Vistra Corp.’s Midlothian Power Plant opened its doors to media on October 15, 2021 to show the plant’s weatherization process. Energy providers like Vistra are preparing their plants for extreme weather conditions following the February winter storm Uri, which disrupted the Texas electric grid and led to the deaths of more than 200 people.]()
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