The Texas General Land Office on Thursday cut ties with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the organization that has run the Alamo for more than a century.
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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Geren on “Former Fetus” Signs: House “Not a College Dormitory”
State Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, on Thursday explained why he removed signs at the Capitol identifying some legislators as former fetuses.
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In New Hampshire, Perry Says War Must Be “Last Resort”
Kicking off a two-day blitz in New Hampshire, former Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday morning offered a key caveat to his increasing outspokenness on foreign policy, cautioning that the United States’ first response to global conflict should not be war.
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How Are Abbott’s Emergency Items Doing?
Gov. Greg Abbott declared five emergency items in his State of the State speech, clearing the way for lawmakers to act quickly on them if they so choose. Here’s a guide to the five items, related bills and where things stand.
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Rand Paul Set to Open Austin Office Ahead of Likely 2016 Campaign
Likely 2016 presidential candidate Rand Paul is scheduled to open his Austin office Monday.
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“Former Fetus” Signs Cause Stir at Capitol
Signs identifying some state lawmakers as former fetuses are generating controversy at the Capitol.
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Four File For José Menéndez’s Texas House Seat
Four Democrats have filed to run in the March 31 special election for Texas House District 124, the Bexar County seat formerly held by now-Sen. José Menéndez.
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Housing Legislation Puts Local Control Debate Front and Center
A bill before a Texas Senate committee is bringing into focus the simmering debate over local control in the state. It’s a charge that has been backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators who see cities overstepping their authority.
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George P. Bush to Help Raise Cash for Dad’s Super PAC
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is stepping up to help raise money for a super PAC supporting his dad’s likely 2016 presidential campaign.
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Cruz: Timing of Menendez Probe “Awfully Coincidental”
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the timing of the pending indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., “seems awfully coincidental.”