After Ted Cruz’s win in the Republican U.S. Senate primary, his name is being thrown around as a future presidential candidate. But is the Canadian-born Cruz eligible to run for the United States’ highest office?
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Welcome to The Texas Tribune’s “Texplainer” series, where we answer questions from readers like you.
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Texplainer: What Happens When a Nominee Quits Before an Election?
To remove their names from the primary ballot, candidates must file a request at least 63 days in advance of the election. But if a party’s nominee withdraws ahead of the general election, the party probably can’t replace the candidate.
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Texplainer: When Legislators Die or Resign, What Happens to Their Seats?
When legislators die or resign, their seat is filled through a special election. The new representative serves out the end of the old representative’s term.
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Texplainer: Who is Funding the Dewhurst and Cruz Campaigns?
Is Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst drawing more donations from Texas voters than former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz? Which campaign is dominated by money from out-of-state groups? Neither answer is clear-cut.
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Texplainer: Why is the Runoff Period So Long?
Hey, Texplainer: Why are the Texas runoffs being held nine weeks — rather than the usual three to six weeks — after the end of the first balloting?
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Texplainer: Who Can Fire a UT System President?
A Texas Monthly blog post last week ignited controversy over University of Texas President Bill Powers’ future at the university — and raised questions about who decides whether he stays or goes. The answer? It’s not one person’s decision.
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Texplainer: How Can I Get a $10,000 Degree?
The announcement earlier this month that a bachelor’s degree was available at Texas A&M University-San Antonio for less than $10,000 was met with understandable enthusiasm. But it may only be available for a very small group.
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Texplainer: When Can Texans Use Deadly Force in Self-Defense?
The death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has put self-defense laws like Florida’s into focus. What does Texas law say about using deadly force in self-defense?
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Texplainer: Why Didn’t Perry Attend National Governors Conference?
Why did Gov. Rick Perry opt out of the National Governors Association conference last weekend? The answer is part penny-wise, part political.
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Texplainer: What is a Court of Inquiry?
Hey, Texplainer: Courts of inquiry have been used to exonerate wrongfully convicted Texans and to look at earlier cases. When does a judge call for a court of inquiry, and what else can judges review in these proceedings?