Also, Rick Perry continues his campaign assault on Iowa airwaves, and Rand Paul is coming to Texas next month.
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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Rep. Scott Turner Not Running for Re-election
State Rep. Scott Turner, the Frisco Republican who unsuccessfully ran for speaker this year, has decided not to seek re-election.
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Politics
Hitting “Washington Cartel,” Cruz Conjures New Foil
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is opening a new front in his war of words against Washington, D.C., decrying a “Washington cartel” replete with corruption and cronyism.
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State Government
In First Session, Abbott Kept Drama at Bay
Gov. Greg Abbott, who took office in January as an enigma to even Capitol veterans, has ended his first session with a reputation as a thoughtful behind-the-scenes player with a less aggressive approach than his predecessor had.
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Demographics
Perry: Removing Confederate Flag an “Act of Healing”
Former Gov. Rick Perry expressed support Monday for taking down the Confederate flag in South Carolina that has become a lightning rod of controversy since a deadly shooting at a church there.
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Politics
Texas Politicians Part Ways With Money From White Supremacist Leader
A number of elected officials from Texas are parting ways with campaign donations from the white supremacist leader of a group tied to the recent massacre at a church in South Carolina.
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State Government
Abbott Wields Veto Pen in Final Days of Decision Period
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued 42 vetoes in the aftermath of the 84th legislative session.
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Perry’s “Accident” Incident
Former Gov. Rick Perry, who is seen as having a thin margin for error in his second bid for the White House, apparently misspoke Friday, calling a shooting massacre in South Carolina an “accident.”
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Field Takes Shape to Replace Fraser in SD-24
Potential and declared candidates are lining up to replace Troy Fraser in Senate District 24.
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State Government
Abbott Signs Bill Decriminalizing Truancy
Students who skip school will no longer be sent to criminal court, facing fines and possible jail time, under legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott late Thursday. Truancy will be a civil offense.
