Agency Staff: Texas Doesn't Need Any More Traditional Veterinary Schools
The staff of Texas' higher education oversight agency sees no need for a new traditional veterinary school in the state, according to a draft report on the issue. Full Story
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Texas Capitol's Main Entrance Closed Due to Unspecified "Recent Events"
The state Department of Public Safety has closed the main entrance to the Capitol, citing a "current threat environment" and "recent events." Full Story
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Fort Worth Revises Transgender Student Guidelines
The Fort Worth Independent School District issued new guidelines on Wednesday for accommodating transgender students, pleasing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Dan Patrick's Divisive Words
When the nation and the state were reeling in horror and sorrow, when the shock of five dead Dallas police officers was only hours old, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stepped forward to hurl the first rocks, writes Chuck Smith of Equality Texas. Full Story
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Education Officials Point Fingers over College Readiness
The strained relationship between the state’s higher and public education leaders were on full display Wednesday as Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund Paredes told the State Board of Education it isn't doing enough to prepare students for college. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Thanks Supporters as Donald Trump Looms — Literally
Ted Cruz convened hundreds of supporters Wednesday morning on the Lake Erie waterfront in Cleveland with the goal of simply thanking them but could not avoiding being overshadowed by presidential politics — literally. Full Story
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Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act, Court Rules
Texas’ voter identification law violates the U.S. law prohibiting racial discrimination in elections, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. Full Story
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Donald Trump Jr. Coming to Texas to Raise Money for Father's Campaign
Donald Trump Jr., the son of the Republican presidential nominee, is coming to Texas to raise money for his dad following the GOP national convention. Full Story
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Louie Gohmert: I Arranged Fateful Meeting Between Cruz and Trump
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, said Wednesday that he played a key role in arranging a meeting earlier this month with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Republican nominee Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Full Story
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Reaction Mixed to Abbott's Proposal to Protect Cops With Hate Crimes Law (Audio)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he wants to classify attacks on police as hate crimes. The idea has the backing of law enforcement groups, but it’s raised some concerns among advocates for hate crimes legislation. Full Story
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Texans at the RNC and Julián Castro's Clinton Talk (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Aman about key Texans at the Republican National Convention and HUD Secretary Julián Castro's violation of the Hatch Act. Full Story
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Dan Patrick Wants "Full Tape" of Town Hall Appearance Released
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants ABC to release video of his full appearance at a town hall last week with President Barack Obama, saying the video was deceptively edited by the news network. Full Story
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Ken Paxton Declares Support For Donald Trump for President
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he supports Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and that is is "not a close call" between the billionaire and his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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The Brief: An Unexpected Cost of the Border Surge Appears
The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety tells lawmakers Tuesday that increased staffing along the borders has come at the expense of other parts of the state. Full Story
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Analysis: For Some Texas Republicans, Useful Distractions Back Home
Republicans who want to stay out of the national conversation about the presidential race — the speaker of the Texas House, to name one — there are a handful of races at home that offer plausible excuses. Full Story
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On Backing Trump, Texas GOP Leaders Give Ted Cruz His Space
Top Texas Republicans have spent the past two days preaching unity at every turn, urging their ranks to unify behind Donald Trump. On Wednesday, their most elusive recruit will take center stage: Ted Cruz. Full Story
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While All Eyes on Julían, Joaquin Castro Quietly Climbs Ranks in Congress
While the political world waits to see if Hillary Clinton selects U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro as her running mate, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro could remain a force in Congress regardless of the outcome. Full Story
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White House Won't Punish Julián Castro
U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro looks to be off the hook with the White House after the U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that Castro violated federal law. Full Story
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At RNC, Some Texas Delegates Still Wary of Supporting Trump (Video)
Day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland brought some internal debate among the Texas delegates, particularly among those still holding out hope that someone other than Donald Trump will be their party’s presidential nominee. Full Story
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DPS Border Surge Saps Officers from Rest of Texas
Other parts of Texas will continue to feel a public-safety void while the Texas Department of Public Safety diverts resources to the border, the agency's director said on Tuesday. Full Story
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