The federal government has temporarily suspended funding for a project to upgrade the state’s antiquated child support enforcement system — run through the AG’s office — whose projected costs have risen dramatically ahead of initial estimates.
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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Economy
Abbott: Texas Ready to Deal if Cuba Embargo Lifted
While Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t called for the outright repeal of the United States’ decades-old trade embargo with Cuba, he made clear to Cubans Tuesday that Texas is ready to jump at the business opportunity if it happens.
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Transportation
Some Fear Texas Unprepared for Panama Canal Expansion
In 2006, Panama voters agreed to modernize their famed canal, allowing it to handle more ships and, crucially, bigger ones. Next year, the expanded Panama Canal is expected to finally open. Is Texas ready?
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Shakeups Coming to Straus’ Office
House Speaker Joe Straus will see a shakeup in his office next year with chief of staff Jesse Ancira stepping down in the spring, Straus’ office confirmed Monday.
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Politics
Abbott’s Trip Shows Shifting Politics of U.S.-Cuba Relations
Gov. Greg Abbott’s upcoming trip to Cuba comes as the politics surrounding the United States’ relationship with the country appears to be shifting, even within Abbott’s own party.
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Economy
Abbott Leading State Trip to Cuba Next Week
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he will lead a state delegation to Cuba next week, just less than a year after President Barack Obama resumed relations with the communist country.
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Criminal Justice
Campaign Won’t Say Whether Cruz Still Wants to Ax the TSA
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is touting a list of agencies that he plans to eliminate if he’s elected president. But the Transportation Security Administration is not on it, even though Cruz has previously called for its abolishment.
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Economy
Texas AG Asked to Decide if Fantasy Sports Sites Violate Texas Law
State Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on whether daily fantasy sports websites such as DraftKings.com and FanDuel.com are legal in Texas.
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A New Legislative Agency Review Is in Planning Stages
Also, new committees are names to study behavioral health issues, student assessment and accountability reforms.
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Transportation
Texas Rail Prospects Tempt Foreign Companies
A Japanese-backed effort to build a Dallas-Houston bullet train may just be the start of an international rail play in Texas as companies from other countries vie for a piece of potential rail projects in the state.
