The surfacing of a 2005 clip showing Donald Trump speaking lewdly about women has caused many Republicans to drop their support for their party’s presidential nominee. Here’s how the controversy is unfolding in Texas.
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Judge Dismisses SEC Case Against Ken Paxton
Attorney General Ken Paxton has won his biggest legal victory yet since securities fraud allegations surfaced more than a year ago.
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Classified Site’s CEO Arrested on Pimping Charges
Backpage.com was the subject of a joint investigation by California and Texas authorities who say the site’s adult advertising facilitates human trafficking.
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AG Ken Paxton Asks to Jump Into Austin Rental Fight
The attorney general is siding with the Texas Public Policy Foundation in a challenge to Austin’s limits on short-term rentals.
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Could Trump’s Comments About Women Cost Him Key Texas Voters?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s ability to appeal to women voters — even in a red state like Texas — is under scrutiny.
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Texas Troopers, Austin Police Will Make Complaining Easier
The two law enforcement agencies say they will start adding information on filing complaints to the citations they issue.
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Speaker Ryan Coming to Texas to Boost Hurd in Home Stretch
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning a trip to Texas to help Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, in the home stretch of his heated rematch with Pete Gallego.
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Paxton Loses Last-Minute Bid to Stop Federal Internet Transition
Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday lost his last-minute bid for a court injunction to prevent the federal government from transferring its oversight of internet registrations to an international body.
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Dems Expand Texas Footprint, Transgender Bathrooms Debated (Video)
In the Roundup: National Democrats see Texas as a worthwhile investment this election cycle. Plus, the issue of transgender bathrooms heats up in Dripping Springs and Rick Perry takes his final bow on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Texans’ McNair Leads NFL Owners in Political Contributions
Houston Texans owner Robert McNair has made $1.3 million in political contributions this year, according to a new report. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has ponied up $200,000.
