So far, 27 26 members of the Texas House, four members of the Texas Senate, three State Board of Education members and two U.S. congressmen have said they won’t seek re-election.
James White
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Campaign Chatter
A handful of Texas House members who say they’re leaving — either getting out or trying to move into other posts — top this week’s roundup of campaign news.
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Politics
Campaign Chatter
The legislative session is over, the new maps have been drawn, and candidates are starting to make their decisions about whether to run, and for what offices.
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State Government
Video: Some Lawmakers Struggle to Balance Personal, Legislative Duties
Many Texas lawmakers have the resources to stay in Austin a few extra weeks — or even months — for special sessions. But others take a big fiscal hit. And it takes a personal toll on all of them.
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Public Education
House Committee Tackles School Finance
On the heels of a newly approved House budget that leaves public schools $7.8 billion short of what they’re entitled to under current funding formulas, the House Public Education Committee today considered a round of school finance bills.
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State Government
Burka, House Members on the Future of Texas
On Wednesday night, the LBJ Future Forum presented a conversation with six members of the Texas House about the future of Texas. Paul Burka of Texas Monthly moderated.
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Economy
Green House
The biggest caucus in the Texas House is the Republicans’, now with 101 members. Next? The Democrats’, at 49. And then there’s the freshman class — one of the biggest in years — with 38 members. All but six are Republicans, and many of them replaced Democrats. They face some challenges.
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State Government
Face Time
2010 didn’t turn out like it looked a year ago. Unexpected people showed up. The political environment bloomed red instead of blue. The Tea was strong. And big shots turned into paper tigers. Here are some of the political personalities who mattered.
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TribBlog: Paxton Adds Two
Add state Reps. Erwin Cain of Como and James White of Hillister to the list of members backing Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, for speaker of the House.