Liberal critics say Republicans who questioned Barack Obama’s eligibility to be president are hypocritical now that one of their own, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, is facing questions about his. Partisanship may also be a factor.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Legislature Stands Ahead of Congress
Texas politicians and institutions are getting much better marks from the state’s voters than the president and Congress, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Economy
Obama’s Austin Visit to Start With Perry Meeting
President Obama will begin his swing through Austin on Thursday with a brief meeting with Gov. Rick Perry on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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Criminal Justice
Number of Deferred Action Applications on the Decline
After peaking in September, applications for deferred action have dropped off dramatically. Immigration attorneys think most eligible undocumented immigrants are in a wait-and-see mode amid the federal immigration reform debate.
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State Government
Video: State Lawmakers Again Attempting to Declare Sovereignty
Some Texas lawmakers are renewing an effort to make Texas’ stance on Washington policies official through resolutions reaffirming the state’s sovereignty.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Most Texans Say U.S. on Wrong Track
Texas voters remain concerned about the economy and immigration, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. And three out of five Texas voters said the U.S. is on the wrong track.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Perry Leads Abbott in Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Race
Gov. Rick Perry would beat Attorney General Greg Abbott in a Republican race for governor held today, but a win in that race — if it actually comes to pass — isn’t clearly in the hands of either candidate.
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Demographics
The Brief: Feb. 18, 2013
A leaked White House plan has injected new rancor into the fight over immigration reform.
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Politics
The Polling Center: Obama’s Job Approval Numbers in Texas
Heading into President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, we thought it would be worth rehashing his approval numbers here in Texas.
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Demographics
Obama Plan for Immigration Reform Inspires Some, Irks Others
President Obama on Tuesday offered his own plan for immigration reform, and his proposal earned both praise and criticism in Texas.
