It’s not yet clear whether, or how, the Trump administration could make good on a promise to end “sanctuary cities.” But the simple fact that he says he’ll try is enough to terrify many undocumented immigrants in Texas.
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Analysis: Texas political changes in the wind — or the snow blower
The assembly of a Trump administration in Washington, D.C. could send a ripple through the political waters in Texas, particularly if the president-elect hires from within the state’s congressional delegation.
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How Alex Jones, conspiracy theorist extraordinaire, got Donald Trump’s ear
After interviewing Trump for his Web broadcast, the conspiracy theorist extraordinaire and founder of InfoWars.com has been granted an enormous new audience.
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Both in court and under Trump, Texas Voter ID law faces uncertain future
Whom President-elect Donald Trump appoints to a vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat and how his Justice Department will differ from President Obama’s could determine whether Texas’ 2011 Voter ID law survives.
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John Cornyn, Senate majority whip, watches and waits for Trump appointments
Even though U.S. Sen. John Cornyn will be tasked with rounding up confirmation votes, he told reporters on Wednesday that he is not looped in on coming Trump appointments.
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Analysis: Take it from Texas — an election sweep carries no guarantee
Winning isn’t everything when it comes to party control. If it was, Texas lawmakers would have nothing to do. But they still have plenty to fight about, and Republicans in Washington, D.C., will, too.
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Cruz fuels speculation over Cabinet position with surprise Trump meeting
The meeting between the former rivals at Trump Tower in New York, where the business mogul has been planning his transition to the White House, spawned theories about Cruz’s possible place in Trump’s Cabinet.
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After Trump election, Bush says “anger shouldn’t drive policy”
Former President George W. Bush, who did not support Trump, opened his remarks by saying he does not “think it’s helpful for a former president to criticize successors.”
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For Dallas Democrat, win in Texas House race “bittersweet” (audio)
Attorney Victoria Neave’s victory over state Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Mesquite, was a rare bright spot for Texas Democrats Tuesday night.
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Tensions erupt at Texas universities, public schools after Donald Trump’s win
Here’s a roundup of protests and racially charged incidents reported at Texas universities and public schools in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory Tuesday night.