In his first campaign video as a candidate for comptroller, former state Rep. Raul Torres touts his interests in ending “sweetheart insider deals and politics as usual.” The Corpus Christi Republican also highlights his background as a certified public accountant.
Aman Batheja
Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Video: Hilderbran Targets IRS in First Campaign Spot
In his first campaign video since launching his campaign for comptroller, state Rep. Harvey Hilderbran, R-Kerrville, says the comptroller’s office should get more involved in addressing allegations that the IRS is targeting certain political groups.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
New Law Aims to Protect TxDOT Road Workers
Texas drivers will have to slow down or move over one lane when passing Texas Department of Transportation workers under a new law. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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State Government
Pitts, House’s Chief Budget Writer, Announces Retirement
House Appropriations Chairman Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, announced Thursday he will not seek another term in the Texas House.
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Politics
Crowded Field Gathering for Comptroller Contest
Four Republicans are vying to replace outgoing state Comptroller Susan Combs, and at least one Democrat may join the race soon, too.
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Transportation
TxDOT’s Cost-Cutting Plans Draw Local Outrage
With the announcement of two new cost-cutting measures, the Texas Department of Transportation has managed to anger dozens of local officials in both rural and urban parts of the state.
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Politics
Hilderbran Launches Campaign for Comptroller
State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran is entering the comptroller’s race. He’s the fourth Republican to enter the race after state Sen. Glenn Hegar, former state Rep. Raul Torres and former gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina.
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Cruz Control Already on Display in 2014 Primaries
He hasn’t endorsed in any 2014 races, but U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is already a presence in the Republican primaries. That influence is only going to grow as the races heat up.
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Transportation
Health and Economics Spurring Texas Cities to Promote Bicycle Use
From expanding bike lanes and trails to launching bike-share programs, more Texas cities are investing resources to encourage bicycle use.
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Transportation
Selling Next Year’s Road Prop Could be Tricky
Now that it’s through the Legislature, lawmakers and advocates have to sell a constitutional amendment that boosts funding for Texas highways without sapping interest for completing that funding a few months later.