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In Texas Senate, Republicans fighting to hold on to supermajority

by Alex Samuels

While the Texas Senate will remain Republican-dominated, the party could lose its ability to move legislation out of the chamber without the support of any Democrats.

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Analysis: Don’t count your (Democratic) chickens until they’re elected

Texas political eyes are watching for Republican weaknesses and Democratic chances in two or three state Senate districts. But the tables could be turned in a fourth, where Democrats have ruled for ages.

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During school safety hearing, Texas lawmakers express support for arming faculty and staff — maybe even with rifles

by Matthew Choi

Following Gov. Greg Abbott's recommendations on school gun safety, members of a Senate committee on school violence debated the efficacy of expanding programs that already arm faculty and school staff.

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End is near in bruising, expensive Huffines-Paxton battle

by Patrick Svitek

Ahead of Tuesday's primaries, the Republican race for Senate District 8 has turned into easily the most expensive — and arguably the nastiest — primary for state office.

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Split Decision: Texas Senate candidates Phillip Huffines and Angela Paxton

by Alana Rocha, Christina Shaman, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman

In the Republican primary race for state Senate District 8, first-time candidates Phillip Huffines and Angela Paxton discuss the issues important to the North Texas district and their strong family ties in politics.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backs Angela Paxton in GOP primary for North Texas senate seat

by Patrick Svitek

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday jumped into the hotly contested Republican primary for Senate District 8, endorsing Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, over Phillip Huffines, the twin brother of a sitting state senator.

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The live Texas Tribune Festival TribCast

by Emily Ramshaw and Todd Wiseman

On this special live recording of the TribCast, Emily and Ross talk national politics and local control with New Yorker staff writer Larry Wright, Washington Post correspondent Karen Tumulty, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Dallas Sen. Don Huffines.

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Analysis: North Texas voters set to see new faces, familiar names

by Ross Ramsey

Families in politics are nothing new — they're all over history and, for that matter, the current Texas Legislature. But the upcoming Senate primary in Collin County offers a fresh twist on the theme.

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Senate passes bill to eliminate most vehicle safety inspections

by Julián Aguilar

The Texas Senate on Thursday gave its blessing to a bill that would eliminate the state’s vehicle safety inspection requirement for most vehicles. It would still apply for commercial vehicles.

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Anchia and Huffines on how legislative issues impact Dallas (video)

by Texas Tribune Staff

Full video of Evan Smith's 2/24 conversation with state Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, and state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.

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