In Texas, Democrats can vote in the Republican primary — and vice versa. How do party leaders feel about it?
“If you’re voting in a gubernatorial election ... it’s a drop in the bucket," says one Republican strategist. Full Story
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Watch Texas candidates virtually debate in our Split Decision series
During the 2018 campaign, The Texas Tribune's Split Decision series is featuring interviews with candidates facing off in races for governor, the Texas House, state Senate, Congress and more. Ahead of the state's runoff election, check out of all our virtual debates. Full Story
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Meet the candidates in the Texas primary runoffs
With Texas' 2018 primary runoff election here, meet the candidates who are on ballots today in races for statewide, congressional and legislative offices. Full Story
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Here's what to expect in the Texas runoff elections
Texas voters will decide major-party nominees Tuesday in 33 primaries that went to an overtime round after the March elections. Full Story
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The Santa Fe shooter used his father’s guns. But his parents aren’t liable under Texas law.
The 17-year-old shooter who killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School last week used his father's guns. But his family would not be liable under Texas' safe storage law, since the law only applies to children under 17. Full Story
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After anti-wall website launches on the border, Texas Farm Bureau fires off cease-and-desist letter
A new website created to stir up opposition to President Trump's border wall has already caused one organization to threaten legal action. The website's creators said that means their message is getting heard. Full Story
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Rare death inside Texas juvenile lockup being investigated as a "possible suicide"
The death of a 16-year-old boy came at a facility where only three of six mental health staff positions were filled as of January. Full Story
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Texas appeals after a judge orders the state to implement online voter registration for drivers
Activists hope the case will open the door to broader online voter registration in the future. Full Story
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Mexican journalist detained in Texas granted new asylum hearing
After a decade of seeking asylum, a Mexican reporter and his son have been granted a new asylum hearing. The pair has been detained in Texas since last December. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces roundtable discussions on school safety after Santa Fe shooting
Lawmakers will meet with students, educators and advocates on both side of the guns debate starting Tuesday to discuss potential legislative changes in light of the Santa Fe High School shooting. Full Story
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After Santa Fe shooting, prominent Texas House Republican asks Abbott to call special session on school shootings
House State Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Cook joined a growing chorus of Texas politicians who have already asked Abbott to call back lawmakers to weigh proposals on the issue. Full Story
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After ex-employee is accused of fraud, UT hires a former federal prosecutor to investigate internal controls
A former director at the university's law school is accused of fraud in a case potentially involving millions of dollars. Full Story
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More than half of Texans polled wanted stricter gun laws. And that was before the Santa Fe school shooting.
Texas is as gun-friendly a state as they come. But how do voters feel about gun control, according to recent polls? Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott cancels shotgun giveaway after Santa Fe shooting
Abbott will instead give away a $250 gift certificate. Full Story
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"Women can do this": Female inmates in Texas find fulfillment in learning technical skills, but they have fewer options than men
Female inmates are offered fewer educational opportunities than men in Texas prisons, according to a recently released report. Those women who do have access to technical education say they are finding their passions. Full Story
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Analysis: Another mass shooting and a fresh chance to act
Maybe the mass shooting at Santa Fe High will be the one that spurs Texas leaders to replace thoughts and prayers with thoughts, prayers and action. In a state with a list of seemingly intractable problems, that would be a useful precedent. Full Story
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Identity politics, changing demographics take center stage in Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela's race in Austin
The Democratic runoff to replace outgoing state Rep. Dawnna Dukes is a battle over an East Austin district that's been held by an African-American for 43 years but is now largely Hispanic. Full Story
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Santa Fe High School had a shooting plan, armed officers and practice. Ten people still died.
The southeast Texas school that was the site of Friday's mass shooting had won a statewide award for its safety plan and recently had to activate it during a false alarm about an active shooter. Its plan to arm teachers hadn't been implemented yet. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said fewer doors could mean fewer school shootings. Here's what experts think.
Three security experts talk with The Washington Post about whether Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s theory has any merit. Full Story
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After Santa Fe shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott sees a West Texas mental health program as a statewide model
A four-year-old project run by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in a group of West Texas high schools has prevented violent incidents through screenings, according to one Tech official. Could it work in all Texas schools? Full Story
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