Analysis: Texas, the Biggest Red State, Isn’t Feeling GOP Love
The largest red state of them all is effectively sitting on the sidelines as Republicans begin their national convention in Cleveland. Full Story
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Five Things to Watch At the Republican National Convention
Texas Republican leaders and delegates prepare to have an impact on the gathering this week in Cleveland amid lingering ambivalence about the presumptive presidential nominee. Full Story
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Ted Cruz, Paul Ryan to Address Texas Delegation in Cleveland
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan are among those speaking to the Texas delegation next week at the Republican National Convention, according to a tentative schedule obtained by The Texas Tribune. Full Story
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Ted Cruz to Speak at GOP Convention, Still Not Endorsing Trump
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz met with presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump Thursday and agreed to speak at the Republican National Convention later this month. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Reorganizes His Kitchen Cabinet
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz shook up his Senate office Wednesday in moves that were widely viewed as aimed at positioning the Texas Republican for a future run for president. Full Story
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Uncertainty Looms Over Cruz's Role in Cleveland
It has been almost two months since Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race, and — at least publicly — his attitude toward the man who beat him has not changed. Full Story
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Cornyn Warns Democrats Focusing on Wrong Issue in Orlando Massacre
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn expressed concerns Thursday that the Orlando massacre was leading to a push for legislative action that would violate the Second Amendment. Full Story
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Texas Republicans in Congress Not United Behind Trump
Getting Texas Republicans in Congress to say whether they're backing Donald Trump is a bit like pulling teeth. Luckily, The Texas Tribune's got the skills of a dentist. Full Story
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Cornyn, Cruz Push for Recovery of Nazi-stolen Artwork
Decades after Nazis confiscated paintings and artwork from thousands of Holocaust victims, Texas Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are setting aside their fractious relationship and trying to make it easier for descendants to recover heirlooms. Full Story
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With Some Uncertainty, Texas Donors Begin Pitching in for Trump
Slowly but surely, Republican donors in Texas are beginning to come around to the man who bested many of their favorite presidential candidates, including the state's junior senator. Full Story
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Analysis: State GOP Pols Still Finding Voices to Back Trump
Before Texas Republicans can become evangelists for their presidential nominee, they’re going to have to reconcile themselves to Donald Trump. Full Story
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Self-Funders Dominate Texas Delegation in Congress
Two congressional candidates in this week's runoffs loaned their campaigns more than $1 million. It's the latest example of how self-funding is becoming the norm in congressional races. Full Story
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In East Texas Runoff, Cruz Makes Final Pitch for Hughes
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is making a rare foray into a state-level contest, helping to make the closing argument for Bryan Hughes in his race against David Simpson for the Texas Senate. Full Story
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The Super PAC Experiment That Bankrolled Ted Cruz
Super PACs backing Ted Cruz's presidential bid didn't just raise millions, they pioneered a new way to channel the money into his effort. The results were mixed. Full Story
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After Cruz's Campaign, Texas Republicans Strive For Unity
Coming together, at least for now, is not easy. That was on full display over the past three days here at the Texas GOP convention, where a party once solidly behind favorite son Ted Cruz in the presidential race grappled with uniting behind his fiercest rival and now the presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. Full Story
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Scenes from the Texas GOP Convention
Scenes from the 2016 state Republican Party convention in Dallas, Texas. Full Story
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Texas GOP Hears Cruz on "Challenges Ahead," Sessions on Unity
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sought Saturday to re-energize his most loyal supporters after a tough defeat in the presidential race, urging them not to abandon the conservative movement. U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama urged the delegates to unite and forge ahead. Full Story
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An Introspective Cruz In No Rush To Back Trump
Ted Cruz is making clear that he is in no rush to get behind presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, instead vowing to remain involved in the nominating process as it reaches the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Full Story
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At Texas GOP Convention, Many Willing to Give Trump a Second Look (Video)
Not every Texas Republican is fully embracing Donald Trump as their candidate, but a majority of the thousands attending the state party convention this week in Dallas say they'll vote for the presumptive GOP presidential nominee come November. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Not Interested in U.S. Supreme Court Service
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Friday he is not interested in serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story
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