Abbott: Replace Business Incentive With University Fund
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to eliminate an incentive program for technology startups in favor of a new program that would make payments to universities that recruit prestigious faculty. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 29, 2015
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gave the green light Wednesday on a push for open carry legislation in the Senate, a day after he indicated in a Texas Tribune interview that the votes weren't there for passage. Full Story
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Amid Uncertain Future for TexasOne, a New Recruiting Effort Emerges
While it's still to be seen how Gov. Greg Abbott will move forward with the state's economic development tools, a team made up of a coalition of municipal economic development organizations is announcing a new effort to recruit businesses to Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 27, 2015
Guns were a big topic of conversation inside the Capitol and outside of it on Monday. Full Story
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Abbott to Deliver State of the State Address on Feb. 17
The Texas House officially approved a resolution on Monday inviting Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver his State of the State address before a joint session of the Texas Legislature on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. Full Story
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Inside Texas Politics: A Quiet One and a Loud One
On this week's edition of WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics, talk turns to the personal styles of Texas' new governor and lieutenant governor. Full Story
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Cecilia Abbott, George P. Bush Headline Anti-Abortion Rally
Texas' new first lady, Cecilia Abbott, and land commissioner, George P. Bush, headlined an anti-abortion rally at the state Capitol on Saturday. A nearby counter rally drew a smaller crowd. Full Story
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The Playlist: On a Clear Day
Marking a new era in Texas politics, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were sworn in on a bright sunny Tuesday, so we ease into this week’s playlist off the news with pianist Bill Evans' solo rendition of “On a Clear Day.” Full Story
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Roundup: Perry, Pomp and Patrick's Senate
In the Roundup: Rick Perry performs one of his last acts as governor, the inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick brings thousands to Austin, and the Senate votes to do away with a 70-year-old tradition. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 23, 2015
More news reports are highlighting growing questions about 21CT's activity at various state agencies. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 22, 2015
From state agencies paying employees' tuition to House budget writers sending a shot across the UT System's bow, here are two good reads to start your day. Full Story
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Abbott Names New HHSC Watchdog
In one of his first moves as governor, Greg Abbott has tapped Stuart Bowen Jr., the special inspector general who oversaw the reconstruction of Iraq, to be the chief watchdog at the state's embattled health agency. Full Story
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First Texas Execution of 2015 Carried Out
A New Mexico man convicted for a drug-fueled triple murder in San Antonio in 1993 was executed on Wednesday, the first Texas inmate to be put to death under Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 21, 2015
A day of festivities surrounding the inauguration of Texas' newest governor, Greg Abbott, and lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, ended with the traditional black tie gala. Full Story
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Black Tie Gala Closes Out Texas Inaugural Festivities
Three different musical acts — along with six cash bars — entertained an estimated 10,000 guests including lawmakers from both parties, legislative staff, Capitol lobbyists and some of the state’s top political donors. Full Story
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Video: Inauguration Celebration a Daylong Party
Texans celebrated the inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick with plenty of fanfare Tuesday in Austin. Here's a look at some of the festivities and what the new officials said about how they’ll lead. Full Story
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Slideshow: Inauguration Day
This slideshow features the work of our photographers, who covered Tuesday's parade, speeches and inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, along with the inaugural ball at the Austin Convention Center. Full Story
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Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick Take Oath of Office
In a moment he called "highly improbable," Greg Abbott officially became the 48th governor of Texas in a ceremony on the south steps of the Texas Capitol on Tuesday. His wife, Cecilia Abbott, became the first Latina first lady of Texas. Full Story
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Storify: Inauguration Day for Abbott, Patrick
There was music, dancing and (literally) tons of barbecue at Tuesday's inauguration celebration. Use this Storify page to see what folks shared on social media and follow the Tribune's on-the-ground reporting. Full Story
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Proponents Renew Their Bid to Put Brakes on Texting While Driving
For the fifth straight legislative session, Texas lawmakers will consider bills proposing a statewide ban on texting while driving. There’s more momentum to get it passed, but a difference of opinions among the state’s new leadership could stand in its way. Full Story
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