Republican challenges to sitting Republican speakers of the House could backfire on the renegades — showing them to be far less numerous or politically powerful than they previously appeared.
2015
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Health care
The Brief: Jan. 7, 2015
No final resolution was reached in any of the three special elections held on Tuesday.
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And This Was Just His First Day in Congress
Before he was even sworn in, freshman U.S. Rep. Will Hurd had to pick sides in a leadership fight and decide whether to knife a colleague. There were also breakfast tacos.
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Energy
Amid New Earthquakes, Researchers Head to Irving
UPDATED: Irving has experienced scores of small earthquakes in recent months, and seismologists are headed to town to help figure out what’s behind the shaking.
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Health care
Sources: Lakey Leaving DSHS for Position at UT System
David Lakey, the state’s public health chief, will accept a joint position with the University of Texas System and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, sources tell the Tribune.
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Politics
Gun Rights Advocates to Build Weapons at Capitol
Gun rights advocates will use a 3-D printer to manufacture weapons at the Texas Capitol during an armed rally set for the opening day of the 2015 legislative session.
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Energy
Raw Gas Fuels Worry for Rural Homeowner
Thousands of rural Texas homes get their natural gas from “farm taps,” hooking up to nearby pipelines that carry raw gas on its way from wells to processing plants. One homeowner shut down his furnace when he learned of the risks.
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 6, 2015
Another day and another threshold is crossed in oil’s steady downward march in value. This time it was the price of U.S. oil dipping below $50 during the day on Monday.
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Politics
Top Texas Officials on Hand as Paxton is Sworn In
Joined by many of Texas’ Republican elite as he was sworn in as the state’s attorney general on Monday, Ken Paxton said the state would have to guard against complacency.
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As Student Celebrates Project, Abbott Calls Him an Inspiration
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott visited Austin High School on Monday to tour new automatic push-button doors, which were paid for by funds raised by an Austin High School senior.
