Following sexual abuse scandals, Texas Juvenile Justice Department submits plan to revamp agency
The proposal includes reducing the number of youth at state lockups and focusing on county-run facilities. Full Story
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Analysis: Lupe Valdez is a longtime cop. Why didn’t she lead the school safety conversation?
After a mass shooting, state officials and candidates were drawn into a public discussion of what to do next. The Democratic candidate for governor, someone with actual law enforcement experience, has had a more muted response. Full Story
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Analysis: After a mass shooting, a Texas governor’s call to arms
The timing of a terrible school shooting — as his re-election campaign kicks into high gear — gave Gov. Greg Abbott room to call for a change in the debate that usually follows these kinds of tragedies. What will he do with it? Full Story
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Less than two weeks after Santa Fe shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott to announce school safety plan Wednesday
Gov. Greg Abbott will unveil a plan Wednesday to make the state's schools safer in light of the recent shooting rampage in Santa Fe that killed 10 people. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez sees Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as President Donald Trump's "puppet"
In an interview Sunday, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee accused Abbott of "trying to find favor" with Trump, particularly on issues related to the border. "He’s just following in Trump’s footsteps," she said. Full Story
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Report: Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, owes $12,000 in property taxes
According to the Houston Chronicle, the former Dallas County sheriff owes money on seven properties in two counties. Full Story
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After Santa Fe shooting talks, Abbott expresses support for mental health checks, reporting stolen guns
The Republican governor said he could get behind a few proposed regulations that arose from the second day of discussions on school and gun safety after a fatal shooting in Santa Fe. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez becomes first openly gay and first Latina candidate to win a major party nomination for Texas governor
After swapping leads early in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff, Valdez pulled ahead of White and will face incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touts immediate plans to stop school shootings, but avoids talk of a special session
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott hosted his first of three roundtable discussions on gun violence at the Capitol Tuesday. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces roundtable discussions on school safety after Santa Fe shooting
Lawmakers will meet with students, educators and advocates on both side of the guns debate starting Tuesday to discuss potential legislative changes in light of the Santa Fe High School shooting. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott cancels shotgun giveaway after Santa Fe shooting
Abbott will instead give away a $250 gift certificate. Full Story
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Analysis: Another mass shooting and a fresh chance to act
Maybe the mass shooting at Santa Fe High will be the one that spurs Texas leaders to replace thoughts and prayers with thoughts, prayers and action. In a state with a list of seemingly intractable problems, that would be a useful precedent. Full Story
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A familiar tragedy sparks a familiar debate as Texas politicians react to school shooting
After a deadly school shooting in Santa Fe, Democrats called for swift action on guns. Gov. Greg Abbott said he'd convene roundtable discussions. And Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said schools have "too many entrances and too many exits." Full Story
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Lupe Valdez bounces back in fundraising but Andrew White has more to spend ahead of runoff
In the Democratic runoff for governor, Lupe Valdez raised $208,000 from Feb. 25 through Saturday, while White received $179,000, according to new filings with the Texas Ethics Commission. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Democrats Lupe Valdez and Andrew White stage a small race for the biggest office
Texas Democrats face a true juggernaut in this year's race for governor, and they'll need a juggernaut of their own to pull it off. Last week's debate illustrated how much work they'll have to do to compete. Full Story
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![Democratic candidates for governor Andrew White and Lupe Valdez meet for their only debate at St. James Episcopal Church in Austin on Friday, May 11, 2018. Early voting for the primary runoffs will take place from May 14 through May 18. Election Day is May 22.]()
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Lupe Valdez, Andrew White clash over abortion, immigration in Democratic gubernatorial debate
The two Democratic candidates for governor sounded out their differences — sometimes with rancor — at a church in Austin on Friday evening in their first and likely only debate before the May 22 runoff. Full Story
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Watch Lupe Valdez and Andrew White debate ahead of the Democratic runoff for governor
Watch the Democrats competing to take on Gov. Greg Abbott meet for the first and only debate before the May 22 primary runoff. Full Story
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Meet Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, the Democrats vying to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The candidates in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas governor, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, will hold their sole debate on Friday. You can watch them virtually debate in our Split Decision series and find out where they stand on abortion, gun control and legalizing marijuana. Full Story
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Author Lawrence Wright considered running for Texas governor
Wright said he was ultimately overruled by his family. He also acknowledged that it would've been an uphill battle. Full Story
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Hysteria over Jade Helm exercise in Texas was fueled by Russians, former CIA director says
Gov. Greg Abbott's decision in 2015 to ask the Texas State Guard to monitor a federal military exercise prompted significant criticism. A former CIA director said Wednesday that the move emboldened Russians to next target elections. Full Story
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