Former Harris County prosecutor Nicole DeBorde has joined the team pursuing three felony charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton related to securities fraud.
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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State Government
Kyle’s Brother, Father Say They Weren’t Invited to Abbott Ceremony
The father and brother of Chris Kyle are saying they were not invited to a ceremony held Wednesday by Gov. Greg Abbott to honor the late Iraq War veteran of American Sniper fame.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
New Law Aims to Curb “Rolling Voting”
A soon-to-be law takes aim at “rolling voting,” the practice of moving voting machines around more than usual during certain elections. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Cruz and Trump Join Forces Against Iran Nuclear Deal
Also, Nov. 3 is selected for a special election to fill a vacant San Antonio-area House seat.
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With Court Case Comes Questions on Commercial Appraisals
Also, the governor says he hasn’t talked to the attorney general in weeks.
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Politics
Perry on Struggles: I’m Not Giving Up
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday indicated he had no plans to leave the presidential race amid a series of setbacks for his cash-strapped campaign.
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Politics
Setbacks Pile Up as Perry Looks to Turn Page
Over the past month, former Gov. Rick Perry has been dealt a series of stinging setbacks that have hobbled his presidential prospects, throwing into question how far he can make it in the 2016 race.
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Politics
Jeb Bush Gets Testy Over “Anchor Baby” Questions
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Monday visited the Rio Grande Valley, wading deeper into an immigration debate roiling the 2016 presidential race.
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Politics
In Iowa, Cruz Intensifies Appeal to Religious Voters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, intensified his appeal to Iowa’s evangelical voters Friday night with a two-and-half-hour-long rally that featured tearful recollections of challenges to religious beliefs.
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Demographics
Renewed Immigration Debate Follows Cruz to Iowa State Fair
The new immigration debate sparked by Donald Trump showed up in many forms Friday as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited the Iowa State Fair.
