Dickey narrowly defeated Houston-area businessman Rick Figueroa on Saturday, winning the support of 32 members of the State Republican Executive Committee. Figueroa got 31 votes.
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The Texas Republican helping to calm the waters in Washington
When U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway took over the House investigation into Russian interference of the 2016 election, his reputation for fairness preceded him.
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Racist death threats follow Green’s call for Trump impeachment
U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, released recordings of threatening voicemails he received after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Demographics
Texans greet plans for Trump’s wall with tears, fears or open arms
From the Rio Grande Valley to West Texas, Texans who live along the Rio Grande are preparing for the possible border wall — some eagerly, others fearfully.
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TribCast
A special session on the horizon? (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Aman and Jim about the House-Senate end-of-session fireworks, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s recordings on hog poison and Sen. John Cornyn’s decision to bow out of consideration for FBI director.
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Politics
From U.S. House floor, Texas Democrat calls for Trump’s impeachment
U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Houston Democrat, called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump Wednesday morning during a speech from the floor of the U.S. House.
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Politics
Texans in Congress grapple with latest Trump reports
Texans in Congress spent Tuesday processing a series of stunning political revelations as President Donald Trump’s presidency becomes more embattled.
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Politics
Cornyn’s GOP colleagues are less than enthusiastic about his candidacy for FBI director
Despite Sen. John Cornyn’s status as a well-liked and influential figure on Capitol Hill, many of his colleagues have signaled they want someone else to become the next FBI director.
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Politics
Cornyn could face Senate resistance if tapped by Trump to lead FBI
U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Chuck Schumer said they were uneasy about confirming anyone with a political background to lead the FBI during Donald Trump’s politically turbulent tenure.
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Congress
Survey of Texas delegation finds few Republicans weighing in on Russia
The Tribune asked all 38 members of the Texas congressional delegation whether Congress is appropriately overseeing investigations into relationships between Russia and members of the Trump team.
