Amid reports of a spike in illegal border crossings, Gov. Greg Abbott is again pushing the federal government to fortify the Texas-Mexico border, demanding “immediate and bold action” from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Patrick Svitek
Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Cruz Wins Endorsements From 41 State Lawmakers
In a show of home-state prowess, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has secured the endorsements of more than three dozen state lawmakers in his bid for the White House.
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Cruz’s Planned Parenthood Offensive Divides Texas Anti-Abortion Forces
The no-holds-barred push by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to defund Planned Parenthood is exposing a rift between the two leading anti-abortion groups in his home state.
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In Iowa, Cruz Campaign Ramps Up — Carefully
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been ramping up his presidential campaign in early voting Iowa but signaling that he is doing it more cautiously than other candidates who have seen their fortunes rise and fall in the 2016 race.
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Bedford Pastor to Mount Primary Challenge Against Stickland
A Bedford pastor announced Tuesday that he is challenging state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, a Tea Party firebrand also from Bedford.
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Another Key Perry Backer Heads to Bush Campaign
Austin Barbour is the latest ally of the Texas’ longest-serving governor to throw his support behind ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the presidential race.
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Fiorina Allies Announce Texas Leadership Team
Allies of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Monday named more than two dozen Texas Republicans who are supporting her presidential bid.
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Weber Sixth Texas Congressman to Endorse Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign has secured its sixth congressional endorsement from Texas, landing the support of U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Friendswood.
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Plano Megachurch Forum to Draw At Least 4 Presidential Candidates
At least four presidential candidates are scheduled to come to Texas next month to participate in a forum at one of the state’s largest megachurches.
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King Announces Run for Fraser Seat
State Rep. Susan King plans to announce Monday that she is running to replace state Sen. Troy Fraser in Senate District 24.
