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After Fort Hood Shooting, Activists Clash at Capitol Over Open Carry Policy

By Cathaleen Qiao Chen April 7, 2014

Lawmakers heard arguments for and against allowing Texans to carry handguns openly during a committee hearing on Monday. Full Story

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GOP Railroad Commission Hopefuls Trade Ethics Barbs

By Jim Malewitz April 7, 2014

A former Texas Railroad Commission chairman is helping Ryan Sitton fight back against conflict-of-interest allegations in the Republican primary runoff for an open seat on the commission. Full Story
Sales Tax Plan Would Challenge Local Control in Texas School Districts

By Ross Ramsey April 7, 2014

Replacing property taxes with sales taxes sounds simple, but would have huge consequences for the state's school districts and for other local governments. Full Story

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Afraid It Was Missing the Boat, Arlington Tries the Bus With Pilot Program

By Rabeea Tahir April 7, 2014

Arlington, which had been one of the largest U.S. cities without public transportation, launched its first commuter bus line on a trial basis last year. Supporters are optimistic that the service will prove popular enough to continue beyond 2015. Full Story

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The Brief: April 7, 2014

By John Reynolds April 7, 2014

Because it's never too early to talk about 2016, here are a couple of reads for your Monday on what to expect from some high-profile Republicans should they pull the trigger on a White House run. Full Story

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