Former Gov. Rick Perry’s 2016 presidential campaign-in-waiting features both operatives who have worked with him in the past and those who are new to his political orbit.
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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Ted Cruz Sets Off 2016 Buzz With Speech Announcement
News that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz would deliver a major speech at Liberty University on Monday set off a wave of speculation late Friday that the Texas Republican was preparing to take a step into the 2016 presidential race.
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LBB: Don’t Make Spending Cap Formula Too Restrictive
Also, a senator says the state no longer needs its renewable portfolio standard, and a final count on bills filed.
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Judge Reaffirms Dismissal of Ethics Ruling Against Conservative Activist
A new judge Wednesday reaffirmed the dismissal of a ruling by the Texas Ethics Commission against conservative power broker Michael Quinn Sullivan.
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Cruz’s Digital Guru Tapped for Likely 2016 Campaign
Josh Perry, Ted Cruz’s top digital strategist, is joining the Texas senator’s political operation in Houston.
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Texas A&M Preparing Bid for 2016 Presidential Debate
Texas A&M University is finalizing its application to host a 2016 presidential or vice presidential debate.
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Going “Where the Talent Is,” Paul Opens Austin Outpost
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Monday opened the Austin outpost of his likely 2016 presidential campaign.
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At SXSW, Paul Courts Nontraditional GOP Voters
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, came to Austin this weekend eager to show he’s not your average Republican.
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Abbott Does SXSW: Governor Makes Pitch to Tech Executives
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday hosted dozens of tech executives at the Governor’s Mansion and pitched them on Texas’ business climate.
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Who Steps In After Alamo Management Shakeup?
The state’s decision to cut ties Thursday with the longtime managers of the Alamo left some wondering what the monument’s future holds.
