Libertarian John Jay Myers, a candidate for U.S. Senate, released a TV ad emphasizing his anti-war and pro-gay-marriage views.
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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Liveblog: Cruz and Sadler Cordial in Second Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler stuck mostly to policy issues and even found a rare area of agreement Friday evening during their second, and likely final, debate before the general election.
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Round Two Could Be as Heated as First Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler, candidates for U.S. Senate, will spar Friday evening in what is likely to be their last televised debate before Election Day.
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Transportation
Fee Hike Among Options for Raising Road Money
Two ideas are gaining momentum as Texas lawmakers consider ways to raise more money for road projects: raising the vehicle registration fee by $50 and dedicating the sales tax on car purchases to transportation.
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State Government
Primary’s Shadow Lingers Amid Shuffling of Chairs
After a crushing loss in his bid for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s influence in next year’s legislative session remains a question mark. Thursday’s committee assignments may reflect efforts to appease some critics.
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Transportation
Texas Highways, Heavy Trucks, and the Panama Canal
A possible boost in imports to Texas has prompted state officials to consider allowing heavier trucks on some of the state’s interstate highways.
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Transportation
Shelton Requests Criminal Investigation of Davis and NTTA
State Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, called for a criminal investigation into state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, on Wednesday in the latest development in this increasingly bitter race for Davis’ Senate seat.
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Liveblog: Senate Rivals Cruz and Sadler Square Off in Their First Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler, candidates for U.S. Senate, treated each other like hostile witnesses during a tense hour at WFAA-TV studios in Dallas on Tuesday night.
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Cruz, Sadler Set to Square Off in First Senate Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler will participate in their first televised debate in a U.S. Senate race that has seen little back-and-forth between the candidates so far.
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State Government
Davis’ Legal Work At Issue in Senate Race
In state Sen. Wendy Davis’ hotly contested bid for re-election, her legal practice — and, in particular, her closely held list of government and quasi-public clients — is drawing heat from her Republican opponent, state Rep. Mark Shelton.