George W. Bush is planning to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whom the former president did not support during the campaign along with other members of his family.
2017
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Senator goes for low-hanging fruit in ethics reform
State Sen. Van Taylor, R-Plano, is taking a realistic approach to ethics reform this year. He’s pushing proposals that got wide agreement in both chambers two years ago but ultimately failed to draw Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
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New in TribTalk: Keeping it quirky at the Capitol
Many themes we’ll see as the Legislature convenes are as historic as the Capitol’s pink dome, writes University of Houston professor Brandon Rottinghaus.
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The Brief: Rep to file “celebratory gunfire” bill after hit by stray bullet
After being hit by a stray bullet fired into the air in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, Rep. Rep. Armando Martinez, D-Weslaco, said Monday he’s planning to file a bill in the coming legislative session to reduce or prevent celebratory gunfire.
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Migrants fleeing Central America endure long journey north
After crossing into Mexico, migrants fleeing Central America depend on shelters and kindness as they head toward the U.S. The Texas Tribune traveled to Mexico to chronicle their journeys. This story, published in October, is part of our Bordering on Insecurity series.
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Demographics
In diverse Fort Bend, election raised prospects for Democrats
In the suburban enclaves southwest of Houston, Hillary Clinton carried Fort Bend County in what Democrats hope is a sign of things to come in the onetime GOP stronghold.
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Politics
Lawmaker seeks to pass “constitutional carry” gun bill in 2017
House Bill 375 would give all Texans the right to openly carry a firearm — with or without a permit. If passed, Texas would be the 11th state to allow “constitutional carry.”
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Criminal Justice
After taking bullet to head, Texas lawmaker planning “celebratory gunfire” bill
After being hit in the head with a bullet shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve, state Rep. Armando Martinez plans to file legislation aimed at reducing or preventing celebratory gun firings.
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Ballpark Figures: Dive into the finances of Texas college athletics
In March, we launched “Ballpark Figures,” an app that lets you look at revenues and expenses for the eight public Texas universities that play in the Football Bowl Subdivision. You can also compare schools to see how they stack up against one another. Check out the app here.
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Texas winegrowers fear new herbicides will wipe out industry
Competing against millions of acres of cotton, winegrowers fear federal approval of new herbicides to be used on genetically modified cotton seeds will wipe out the wine industry in the Texas High Plains.