State Rep. John Zerwas to join UT System as executive vice chancellor
The lawmaker, a doctor by training, will oversee a network of six health institutions with four medical schools, two dental schools and three nursing schools. Full Story
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![State Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond (left), speaks with Rep. Drew Springer, R-Muenster (right), in the House Chamber on March 27, 2019, the day the House will take up HB1, the 2020-21 budget plan.]()
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Doctors urge probe of child migrant deaths, warn "poor conditions" at border increase risk of spreading flu
The doctors have sounded an alarm to Congress after the deaths of six children who were in government custody over the past year. Full Story
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Analysis: Empower Texans allegations spark a crisis for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
The crisis around Bonnen is heating up as newly revealed recordings add some credence to allegations that he and a trusted lieutenant plotted with a political activist against some GOP House members. Will his members believe him — or his accuser? Full Story
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T-Squared: Presenting the best Texas Tribune Festival program *ever*
Our ninth annual ideas weekend is our biggest by a mile and our most ambitious yet, with more than 420 participants in panel discussions and one-on-one interviews, and more than 120 hourlong sessions over three carefully and enthusiastically curated days. Full Story
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A rule requiring paid sick leave for workers takes effect Thursday in Dallas. Activists are watching.
Three Texas cities have passed paid sick-leave ordinances, but implementation of the rules in San Antonio and Austin has stalled amid court challenges. Full Story
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Julián Castro spars with Democratic front-runner Joe Biden during party's second presidential debate
Several Democrats put the former vice president on the defensive. But Castro landed one of the most personal blows as he criticized Biden's stance on immigration. The stakes were high for the Texan, who has yet to qualify for the next debate. Full Story
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U.S. Senate confirms Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Brown to the federal bench
The nod creates a vacancy on the state's highest civil court, giving Gov. Greg Abbott his third opportunity to make an appointment. Full Story
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Harris County agreed to reform bail practices that keep poor people in jail. Will it influence other Texas counties?
Commissioners approved a settlement aiming to end yearslong litigation over Harris County's misdemeanor bail system. Similar lawsuits in Dallas and other Texas cities also target how bail is set for people charged with felonies. Full Story
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State Rep. John Zerwas to step down in September
The Richmond Republican was first elected in 2006 and resigns as chairman of the powerful budget-writing House Appropriations Committee. He will serve until Sept. 30. Full Story
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![State Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, looks on as Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, takes questions about the SB 1 — the budget bill — on May 27, 2017.]()
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Tribcast: Beto O'Rourke's debate performance and the drama rocking the Texas House speaker's office
In this edition of the TribCast, Emma talks to Patrick, Matthew, Cassi and Jolie about Beto O’Rourke’s debate performance, the accusations shaking up the Texas House speaker’s office and what Texas lawmakers really knew about how their new hemp bill would impact marijuana prosecutions. Full Story
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Residents told to "stay indoors, shut their windows," after fire at ExxonMobil plant in Baytown
A fire at a plant east of Houston left six people injured, according to the Houston Chronicle. Full Story
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"I'm coming home": U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway of Midland to retire at the end of his term
Conaway has represented a heavily Republican West Texas district since 2005. Full Story
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Texas DPS intelligence and counterterrorism chief fired after arrest on sexual assault charge
John Jones was arrested Tuesday in Travis County. He is accused of raping a woman at a party July 20. Full Story
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New super PAC raises nearly $10 million to register new Republican voters in Texas
A who's who of the state's top Republican donors cut big checks to the group, Engage Texas. Full Story
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“I was shocked”: Two GOP lawmakers describe recording of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
The recording of a meeting between Bonnen and hardline conservative Michael Quinn Sullivan has not been publicly released, but Sullivan has said that Bonnen offered Sullivan's activist group media credentials in return for politically targeting 10 House members. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas House speaker accused of scheming against fellow Republicans. Where's the evidence?
A political activist who accused Texas House leaders of offering government favors for political help still hasn't offered any evidence. At least two reputations hang in the balance. Full Story
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Julián Castro’s unconventional campaign manager wants “to run a campaign that will make him proud”
Maya Rupert has never spearheaded a political campaign, let alone a presidential one. She’s working to keep Castro’s momentum going as he heads into the second Democratic primary debate. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke delivers subdued second debate performance, avoids stumbles of first round
O'Rourke was most confident when bringing up his home state and his near victory in the 2018 Senate race in making his case for electability. Full Story
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ACLU: U.S. has taken nearly 1,000 child migrants from their parents since judge ordered border separations halted
A California judge ordered the government to stop family separations in June 2018. The ACLU says the government is continuing the practice by using a "loophole" in the court order. Full Story
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![A migrant holds an infant child inside a holding area under the Paso Del Norte International Bridge to be taken to area processing facilities in El Paso on March 27, 2019. Carlos Antunez, a U.S. Border Patrol spokesman for the El Paso Sector, said they were among the latest group of about 3,000 migrants who presented themselves to border agents along the border fence in the El Paso area. The migrants mostly come from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, he said, adding that local Border Patrol resources are being diverted to dealing the with increase in migrant arrivals in order to provide shelter, food, water and transporting the sick to local health facilities. This has led to the closure of checkpoints along I-10, U.S. 54 and U.S. 62-180 in New Mexico. U.S. Coast Guard emergency medical technicians are also on hand to assist, Antunez said.]()
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Conservative group sues to block Dallas’ paid sick-leave ordinance
Implementation of similar policies in Austin and San Antonio have been put on hold due to lawsuits. Full Story
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