Police Are Dead Because of Black Lives Matter, Dan Patrick Says
The five Dallas police officers killed in July would still be alive if the Black Lives Matter movement didn't exist, Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said Saturday. Full Story
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Gary Johnson: I Would Pardon Edward Snowden
Amid a renewed debate over Edward Snowden, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson said Saturday he would pardon the whistleblower based on his knowledge of the case. Full Story
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Cruz Says He's Willing to Forgive Trump for Family Attacks
When Ted Cruz declined to endorse Donald Trump earlier this year at the Republican National Convention, one sticking point was the businessman's attacks on Cruz's family during the primaries. When Trump, now the GOP nominee, went after Cruz's dad and wife, Cruz said, he "abrogated" a GOP unity pledge all the candidates signed last year. Full Story
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At TribFest, Ohio's Kasich Wasn't Endorsing Trump — or Criticizing Cruz
Hours after Ted Cruz announced a change of heart and endorsed Donald Trump, Ohio Gov. John Kasich wouldn't say who will get his vote. Full Story
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Medicaid Cuts to Children's Therapy Allowed to Proceed
A significant cut to the amount of money Texas pays therapists who treat children with disabilities was finally cleared to take effect when the Texas Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a lawsuit over the budget cut's legality. Full Story
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Key Moments in Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
The pair began the presidential race as allies, but quickly became foes as Trump assumed front-runner status. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Confirms He Is Endorsing Donald Trump
In a statement released Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after months of withholding his support from the Republican presidential nominee who defeated him in the primaries. Full Story
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Donald Trump to Return to Texas
The GOP nominee will return to Texas on Oct. 11 for at least one fundraiser, in Dallas, according to two sources close to the Trump campaign. Full Story
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Texas Appeals Voter ID Rulings to U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the justices to hear his arguments about why the state’s photo ID requirements for voting do not discriminate against Hispanics and African-American voters. Full Story
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In Houston, Tim Kaine Seeks to Energize Texas Democrats
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine used a speech Friday in Houston to try to energize long-beleaguered Texas Democrats, reiterating his ticket's commitment to seeing the solidly Republican state become more competitive. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Can Texas Values Transcend Politics?
With emotions particularly high this year, Texans from both ends of the political spectrum are spending a lot of time demonizing each other. But, Center for Public Policy Priorities Executive Director Ann Beeson asks, are we really so different than our neighbors? Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: Patrick Still Bullish on Cruz
Dan Patrick doesn't think Ted Cruz will lose his Senate seat over his non-endorsement of Donald Trump, the former head of the Travis County GOP reclaims his post and the insiders weigh in on Trump's popularity and long-term impact on the Texas GOP — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: Texas Won't Budge on Fetus Burial Rule
Texas won’t budge on a proposed rule that requires the cremation or burial of fetal remains — even in instances of miscarriages — overruling objections from the medical community, reproductive rights advocates and funeral directors. Full Story
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On Abbott's Watch, the Fight for the Soul of Texas Universities Has Cooled
Since Gov. Greg Abbott took office, the fight over former Gov. Rick Perry's "seven solutions" for higher education in Texas has faded. Full Story
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Analysis: Hold or Fold on Trump? Cruz Has 45 Days
Some Republicans would like to see U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz change his position and endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. That would require some difficult political acrobatics, but it's still possible. Full Story
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Patrick, Cruz and Trump's Tangled Political Web (Video)
In the Roundup: Dan Patrick calls out Ted Cruz for not endorsing Donald Trump. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller learns he won’t face charges for using taxpayer dollars for personal trips. And Rick Perry boot scoots his way to another week on "Dancing with the Stars." Full Story
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Texas Not Budging on Rule Requiring Burial or Cremation of Fetal Remains
Despite intense outcry from the medical community and reproductive rights advocates, Texas isn't budging on a proposed rule to require the cremation or burial of fetal remains. Full Story
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A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)
Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Conservatives and the Constitution
Comparatively higher levels of support among liberals for amending the constitution might well reinforce conservative impulses to defend the status quo and defeat Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for a convention of states, write Jim Henson and Joshua Blank of the Texas Politics Project. Full Story
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Lawmaker Unveils Vision for Austin State Hospital
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, on Thursday proposed creating an "MD Anderson of the brain" on the site of the troubled Austin State Hospital. Full Story
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