Ted Cruz tries to shake up the presidential conversation by naming a veep choice, a Capitol prayer rally with Franklin Graham draws state leaders and John Boehner really doesn't like Cruz — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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As Republican campaign operatives raise concerns that the party could lose U.S. House seats with Donald Trump as its standard-bearer, Texas Republicans are funding efforts to shore up vulnerable incumbents around the country. Full Story
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In the Roundup: He’s now a long shot for the GOP presidential nomination, but that didn’t stop Ted Cruz from naming his pick for VP this week. Plus, Texas lawmakers vow to make a so-called bathroom bill a priority in the next session and Ken Paxton causes confusion when talking about his legal troubles. Full Story
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In the past four years, the total pay for chancellors and presidents of Texas universities and systems has grown 70 percent, from an average total compensation of $565,000 in 2012 to an average of $955,000 now. Full Story
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The Tribune's Matthew Watkins has a report this morning on ballooning compensation for Texas universities' chancellors and presidents. Full Story
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The company operating a low-level nuclear waste dump in West Texas on Thursday applied for a license to begin accepting highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel. Full Story
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Texas public university officials told lawmakers on Thursday that scientific research using human fetal tissue was limited in scope but crucial to medical advances. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has filed legislation to expedite a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that will determine how best to protect the Houston region from a devastating hurricane. Full Story
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Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner has never been much of a fan of Ted Cruz. He made that clearer than ever Wednesday. Full Story
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It's the first day of our spring membership drive, a great time — maybe the best time — to support our nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization. Full Story
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Sixteen years ago, CPS staffers accused Gary and Melissa Gates of abuse and removed their 13 children from their home. That case fizzled quickly, but the allegations and ensuing legal fight continue to provide fodder for Gates' political opponents. Full Story
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Texas lawmakers will meet Thursday to examine policies on how human fetal tissue can be used for scientific research. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Teacher groups move to stop implementation of a new educator evaluation system, a new online tool makes it easier to track school climate and few states meet guidelines for in-school physical activity. Full Story
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After being sentenced to life in prison a second time, convicted murderer Bernie Tiede wants another do-over. An East Texas jury sentenced Tiede to 99 years or life in prison in the killing of wealthy Carthage widow Marjorie Nugent. Full Story
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Ted Cruz veered away from the standard presidential campaign playbook on Wednesday with his announcement of a vice presidential pick. Full Story
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A smorgasbord of big-name Dallasites — including a Hall-of-Fame Dallas Cowboy quarterback — is supporting a Ray L. Hunt-led investment group’s request that Texas regulators reopen proceedings in its bid to buy the state’s largest electric utility. Full Story
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Activists, lawmakers and state leaders are eyeing Texas as the next battleground in what has become an explosive national debate: the right of transgender people to decide which bathroom they use. Full Story
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When GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz announced Carly Fiorina as his would-be running mate Wednesday, he set the wheels in motion for a potential dual Texan ticket. Or at least Texanish. Full Story
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This fall, guns will be allowed in classrooms and most dorms at Texas A&M University and other A&M System schools. Faculty will only be allowed to ban them in their offices if they show a special need. Full Story
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Uber announced Wednesday the company plans to cease operations in Houston if the city council does not repeal its existing regulations relating to vehicle-for-hire companies. Full Story
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