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Attorney General Greg Abbott indicates his willingness to sue President Obama on immigration during a press conference Nov. 24, 2014.

The Brief: Feb. 17, 2015

By John ReynoldsFeb. 17, 2015

A Brownsville federal judge dropped a late-night legal bombshell Monday night, halting President Obama’s executive action on immigration.

Politics

Abbott Takes Lead in Immigration Challenge

By Bobby BlanchardDec. 3, 2014

In his 31st lawsuit against the Obama administration, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott leads Texas and 16 other states challenging new protections for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants.

President Barack Obama chastises Republicans in Congress for stonewalling his agenda in a speech July 10, 2014 at the Paramount Theater in Austin.

Energy

The Brief: Nov. 21, 2014

By John ReynoldsNov. 21, 2014

Texas will feel more of the effects of Obama’s action while a proposed overhaul of the Secure Communities programs draws bipartisan criticism.

Energy

The Brief: Nov. 7, 2014

By John ReynoldsNov. 7, 2014

It wasn’t just Republicans in Texas who were celebrating big statehouse gains on Tuesday.

President Obama talked about the U.S. economy in a speech on July 10, 2014, at the Paramount Theatre in Austin.

Politics

In Conference Call, Obama Urges Texas Democrats to Vote

By Jay RootNov. 3, 2014

President Obama on Monday urged Democratic voters to turn out on Election Day for Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte, the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, warning in a conference call that voter apathy would ensure Republicans retain control in Texas.

Gubernatorial candidates Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis are shown on primary night on March 4, 2014.

State Government

Analysis: Candidates Try to Put Good Faces Forward

By Ross RamseyOct. 31, 2014

As the election season comes to a close, it’s instructive to see whom the candidates call in for special appearances and reinforcement — and whom they don’t call on at all.

Despite a double-digit shortfall in most early polls, Democratic candidate Wendy Davis predicts victory in the race for Texas governor on Oct. 22, 2014.

Politics

Davis: I’d Be “Thrilled” to Have Obama on Campaign Trail

By Jay RootOct. 22, 2014

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.

State Government

Analysis: It’s the President, Stupid

By Ross RamseyOct. 8, 2014

This isn’t going to go down as a year when big ideas and political celebrity decided the elections. It’ll go down as a referendum on the Democrat who has been in the White House for the last six years.