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Texplainer: If Convicted, Will Paxton Have to Leave Office?
Paxton has indicated he won’t resign after being indicted Monday on three felony securities fraud charges. But, hypothetically, what would happen if the case makes its way through the legal maze and Paxton is found guilty?
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Texplainer: How Is a Statewide Office Vacancy Filled?
The rules are a little different for how to complete the terms of statewide executive officials who leave office early.
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Texplainer: What’s the “Texas Two-Step” and Why is it Gone?
The Democratic National Committee nixed the Texas Two-Step, ending a nearly 40-year-old tradition that allowed state Democrats to vote for a president in both a primary and caucus election. What does this mean for 2016?
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Video: What Does the Parliamentarian Do?
In each of the Texas Legislature’s chambers, a nonpartisan voice plays a pivotal role in how lawmakers conduct state business in the Capitol. As part of an occasional series explaining the Legislature’s inner workings, we provide you a look at the job of the parliamentarian.
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Texplainer: Do Falling Oil Prices Threaten Budget?
Hey, Texplainer: I heard that oil prices are plunging – down more than 20 percent since June. What does that mean for the state budget?
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Texplainer: What’s Next for State After School Finance Ruling?
Hey, Texplainer: I know the state plans to appeal a judge’s recent decision that Texas’ school finance system is unconstitutional. But what will the state’s defense be moving forward?
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Texplainer: Does New AP U.S. History Curriculum Contain Common Core?
Hey, Texplainer: If high school students take AP U.S. history, does that mean they are studying Common Core? Wouldn’t that be illegal in Texas?
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Texplainer: Besides Elections, What’s Happening Today?
The Democrats are delaying their usual primary election night precinct conventions until March 22, when they hold county conventions. The state’s Republicans will hold some tonight and combine others with the county conventions.
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Texplainer: Is the AG Legally Required to Defend a State Law?
Hey, Texplainer: Could Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott choose to not defend a law? What are the state attorney general’s responsibilities when it comes to lawsuits against Texas?