State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, won a five-way race on Saturday to replace Comptroller-elect Glenn Hegar in the Texas Senate.
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Immigration
Political Roundup: Speaker’s Race, Empty Seats, Executive Order
This week in the Roundup: House lawmakers prepare for a contested speaker’s race, some legislators face election before the next session convenes and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott vows to challenge President Obama’s executive order on immigration.
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Energy
The Brief: Nov. 26, 2014
Rapidly falling oil prices might have drivers grateful at the gas pump, but indicators continue to grow that this lower price per barrel will soon have a significant impact on oil production.
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Odds Favor Kolkhorst in Race for Hegar’s Seat
Less than a month after Election Day, some Texans are already headed back to the polls to fill the state Senate seat given up by Glenn Hegar after he was elected Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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Energy
The Brief: Nov. 18, 2014
A new controversy could crop up this week as the State Board of Education is expected to adopt new social studies textbooks.
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Hegar Announces Key Hires at Comptroller’s Office
State Sen. Glenn Hegar announced 11 hires Monday as he prepares to take the reins at the comptroller’s office in January.
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Politics
Hegar Resigns Senate Seat; Dec. 6 Special Election Set
State Sen. Glenn Hegar sent a letter to Gov. Rick Perry Friday resigning his Senate seat as of Dec. 5. The Katy Republican will be sworn in as comptroller in January. A Dec. 6 special election for his seat was announced later Friday.
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Politics
Texas Republicans Extend Statewide Streak to 16 Years
Texas Democrats maintained their 16-year losing streak on Tuesday night, with Republicans decisively sweeping all 15 statewide races on the ballot.
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Politics
Liveblog: 2014 General Election Results
Throughout the night, our liveblog will keep you updated on the results of general election battles statewide, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted, from local legislative races to the governor’s race.
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Energy
The Brief: Nov. 3, 2014
It’s the day before Election Day, meaning time for everybody to take a deep breath in anticipation of what might unfold on Tuesday. Here’s what you might have missed over a busy weekend on the political front.
