Texas Challenges EPA's Crackdown on Oilfield Methane
Texas is again taking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to court, this time challenging new rules aimed at slashing methane emissions in the oil patch. Full Story
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Only One Private Texas University Adopting Campus Carry
Starting Monday, licensed college students, faculty and visitors across Texas will be allowed to carry their concealed guns into campus buildings thanks to a new state law. But that right will be mostly limited to public schools. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Experimental Drugs and "Right to Try"
When it comes to experimental drug access, circumventing Food and Drug Administration protections can leave terminally ill patients vulnerable to unknown — and possibly deadly — side effects, write Michelle Rubin and Kirstin R.W. Matthews of Rice University's Baker Institute. Full Story
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Cornyn Rebukes Cruz for Snubbing Trump at Republican Convention
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday said it was "a mistake" for Ted Cruz to show up at the Republican National Convention with no intention of endorsing presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Florida Cases Won't Change Texas Zika Prevention Strategy
News that four people in South Florida likely caught the Zika virus from mosquito bites presented a new milestone but in Texas, health officials aren't sounding new alarms. Full Story
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Wendy Davis Draws Starstruck Fans in Philly, 3 Years After Pink Shoes
Judging by the throngs of adoring fans at the Democratic National Convention, you'd never guess former state Sen. Wendy Davis lost her bid for Texas governor by 20 points. Full Story
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NextEra Would Own Oncor in $18.4 Billion Deal
Florida-based NextEra Energy has unveiled an $18.4 billion deal to buy Oncor, Texas' largest electric transmission company. Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: Democrats Gather in Philadelphia
A couple of Democrats at the DNC float interest in challenging Ted Cruz in 2018, a Senate GOP leader urges unity behind Donald Trump and a legislator looks to Pokémon Go to boost voter turnout — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination in Philadelphia
Hillary Clinton wraps up the Democrats' gathering this week with a historic moment, becoming the first woman to accept the nomination of a major U.S. party for president. Full Story
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At Democratic Convention, Castro Twins Talk Political Futures (Video)
In the Roundup: A potential 2018 challenger emerges for Senator Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton passes on Housing Secretary Julián Castro for vice president and Texans take the stage at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
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Pokémon Politics: In Bid for Votes, State Rep Wants to Catch ’Em All
The craze over the smartphone game “Pokémon Go” is coaxing Texans out of their homes and into the summer heat — and now at least one state lawmaker is looking to the game to bolster voter engagement efforts. Full Story
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At UT, Debut of Texas Gun Law Intersects with Tower Shooting Anniversary
Aug. 1 is an important day on the University of Texas at Austin campus for two reasons: It’s the first day people will be allowed to carry guns into Texas university buildings, and it’s the 50th anniversary of the UT Tower shooting. Full Story
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Analysis: A Costly Unforced Error for Texas’ Attorney General
The Texas attorney general’s latest pratfall was the sort of mistake that your average statewide politician is — or ought to be — too paranoid to make. Full Story
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On Historic Night, Clinton Accepts Nomination
Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first woman in American history to accept a major party's nomination for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. Full Story
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In Philadelphia, Van de Putte on Front Lines of Effort to Unify Democrats
As co-chair of the high-profile Rules Committee, former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte had her biggest turn in the political spotlight since suffering back-to-back political losses in 2014 and 2015. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro Takes his Democratic Convention Turn
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro took the national stage Thursday on the closing day of the Democratic National Convention in the highest-profile speaking slot of the state's federal delegation. Full Story
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Paxton Sues to Get Guns Into Austin City Hall
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Austin in Travis County district court, trying to force the city to comply with his reading of the state's open carry law and let license holders openly carry handguns in city hall. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Better Testing for Better Schools
Education reformers are pursuing two different approaches for escaping the pitfall of turning schools into joyless test-preparation factories, writes Charles Moody. Full Story
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Senator Brian Birdwell Finally Gets Chance to Thank Man who Helped Him on 9/11
It’s been nearly 15 years since the lives of Texas state Sen. Brian Birdwell and Rob Maness, candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana, were thrust together for a few chaotic moments outside the Pentagon on 9/11. Full Story
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The Brief: Panel Doesn’t Recommend Scrapping STAAR Tests
The panel will present a final report with non-binding recommendations on what do with the controversial student assessments in time for next year's legislative session. Full Story
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