The latest Ted Cruz news from The Texas Tribune.
The state's two U.S. senators couldn't be more different — at least on the surface. They've done it in different ways and at different speeds, but both John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are near the center of national politics. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Texas postpones closure of high-risk health insurance pool; SBOE blocks entry of Arizona-based charter school into state; railroad commissioner candidate rails against proposed textbook Full Story
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Senate Democrats have launched the nuclear option. Now what? Full Story
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Your evening reading: SBOE discusses math requirements; Fidel Castro doubts lone gunman in JFK assassination; former LBJ right-hand man tells all about the Senate of yesteryear Full Story
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Your evening reading: controversial mock immigration sting at UT canceled; new ads appear from lite guv candidates Dewhurst and Patterson; a drone flies over the Capitol Full Story
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And just like that, it seems, talk about a Rick Perry reboot in 2016 has taken over the conversation in Austin. Full Story
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Your evening reading: UT student group's mock immigration sting creates furor; Perry repositions himself in national conversation; Dewhurst wants to keep high-risk insurance pool open Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cornyn earns Perry endorsement, says GOP must govern like "responsible adults"; Anderson released early from jail; two Texas Democrats break ranks with party on GOP bill to fix Affordable Care Act Full Story
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President Obama's apology for the latest glitch in the rollout of his signature legislative achievement is failing to convert skeptics in the Lone Star State. Full Story
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Your evening reading: comptroller candidates swap criticisms on taxes in forum; Perry sounds off on Obama's proposed fix on insurance cancellations; Davis filibuster worked into new episode of Parks and Recreation Full Story
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The state's senior U.S. senator, up for re-election in 2014, steers warily around the state's junior U.S. senator, who has been on a roll for the last several months. Full Story
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State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, will take another step toward confirming a run for lieutenant governor by announcing that she will make a "major announcement" Nov. 23. Full Story
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Your evening reading: health exchange enrollment numbers are anemic in Texas; Sullivan says "NUTS" to Ethics Commission; Davis to meet big-buck Democratic donors in D.C. Full Story
The challengers to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst so far have not been shy at hammering the incumbent for his perceived faults. On Tuesday, they laid another pressing problem of Texas Republicans at his feet — Wendy Davis. Full Story
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Monday could be summed up as a tale of two political speeches. Full Story
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Your evening reading: UT System regents ask for guidance on restricting public testimony; despite lack of opponent, many incumbents continue to collect beaucoup campaign cash; another look at the potential Perry v. Cruz showdown in 2016 Full Story
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Saturday marked a change of seasons — of the political variety this time. Full Story
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Comptroller Susan Combs has some blunt advice for her fellow Republicans on how to win back women. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Paredes fires back at Pauken over "elitist" comment; Davis gets a book deal; Perry returns to Iowa Full Story
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So is New Jersey's Chris Christie the next Bill Clinton — or the next George W. Bush? Full Story
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