Despite speculation he might withdraw his re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold appears on track to run for a fifth term.
2017
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The Brief: It’s filing deadline day in Texas. Here’s what to expect.
It’s filing deadline day in Texas. When the clock strikes 6 tonight, voters in the state will know who is — and who is not — running for office in 2018.
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Health care
More Texans may be left without health insurance after end of open enrollment
The open enrollment period to buy health insurance through the federal government ends Dec. 15. With the enrollment window cut in half and Trump administration limitations on the budget, more Texans could go uninsured.
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Higher Education
Audio: How the UT System spends portions of its $20 billion endowment
The UT System’s endowment of nearly $20 billion makes it one of the nation’s wealthiest educational institutions. How much of it goes to student financial aid?
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Politics
After years of seeking asylum in U.S., a Mexican reporter and his son just narrowly escaped deportation
A Mexican reporter who has sought asylum in the United States for nearly 10 years was, along with his son, abruptly handcuffed and nearly sent back to Mexico on Thursday. Their attorney eventually halted the deportation.
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Politics
Report: U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold underwent sexual harassment training in 2016 after complaints
U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold said he and his entire congressional staff underwent sensitivity and sexual harassment training in 2016, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday.
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Texas Elections 2018
Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson to challenge current Commissioner George P. Bush
Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson has decided to challenge current Commissioner George P. Bush in next year’s Republican primary. He is expected to announce his candidacy Monday, several sources said Friday.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Sens. Uresti and Miles under pressure, spotlight on Farenthold’s sexual harassment allegations
Sens. Uresti and Miles are under pressure after a report accused them of sexual misconduct, and a U.S. House committee is taking a harder look at sexual harassment allegations against U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold.
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Guides
Hey, Texplainer: Why does a state as big as Texas have a part-time Legislature?
The state Constitution outlines the duration of each legislative session and how much each lawmaker makes per year. Changing either would require a constitutional amendment.
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Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: “Who?” for governor of Texas
It’s not that Texas Democrats can’t find anyone to run for governor in 2018. It’s that none of the eight contenders (so far) is familiar to voters across the state.
