On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, talk turns to Gov. Rick Perry’s legacy, the continuing border surge, the speaker’s race in the state House, President Obama’s immigration proclamation, and more.
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State Government
Analysis: As Lineup at Top Changes, So Will Balance of Power
A new batch of statewide officeholders is preparing to take over Texas government, throwing the “who you know” politics of the Capitol into turmoil. But the biggest change is the Legislature’s chance to reassert its traditional power.
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Cruz Explains His Opposition to Net Neutrality
During a speech at an Austin tech incubator Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz explained why he has called President Barack Obama’s proposal to enforce net neutrality as “Obamacare for the Internet.”
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Video: Abbott Taps Cascos for Secretary of State
Here’s video of Gov.-elect Greg Abbott’s news conference Tuesday, in which he said he plans to name Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos as the next secretary of state.
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State Government
Video: Abbott Details His Transition to Governor
On Wednesday, the day after the election, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott held a news conference at the state Capitol to lay out what he’s doing to prepare for his new role.
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Politics
Davis: I’d Be “Thrilled” to Have Obama on Campaign Trail
While many Democrats in southern states are running away from Barack Obama as fast as they can, Sen. Wendy Davis leaned into her embrace of the president on Wednesday, saying she would welcome him on the campaign trail.
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Energy
Austin City Council Plan for Renewable Energy at Odds With Utility
The Austin City Council has called for a dramatic expansion in solar power generation, earning accolades from environmental advocates. But the city-owned utility, Austin Energy, has balked at the proposal.
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Criminal Justice
Video: Looking to Avoid Confusion Over Voter ID Shuffle
Texas’ voter ID law is in effect for the Nov. 4 general election. Election workers are working to help ensure there is no confusion as voters head to the polls.
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Health care
Video: Lawmakers Briefed on State’s Response to Ebola
As the state grapples with the first diagnosed case of Ebola in the country, health officials on Tuesday told the Senate Health and Human Services Committee that an outbreak was extremely unlikely.
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Politics
Austin City Council is Primed for a Shift
On Nov. 4, Austin will undergo a major change in how it elects its city council. Voters will now elect council members from 10 districts, plus a mayor citywide, possibly opening the door for a more racially and ideologically diverse board.
