With nearly two centuries of Texas experience departing Congress this week, the lawmakers reflect on their tenures on Capitol Hill.
Jeb Hensarling
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Texas Elections 2018
As Democrats seize U.S. House control, Texas congressional delegation set to lose clout in Washington
Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson could be the only Texas committee chair in the next Congress.
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Texas Elections 2018
State Rep. Gooden launches campaign for Hensarling’s congressional seat
State Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Terrell, is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, who announced his retirement last month.
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Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: A political earthquake hits the Texas congressional delegation
A half-dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation have already given up their seats — and the elections haven’t even started yet. This cycle could see more changes than a redistricting year, when disruption is the norm.
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U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Dallas Republican, says he won’t run for re-election
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a powerful Dallas Republican who has served in Congress since 2003, announced Tuesday he won’t seek re-election to a ninth term.
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Economy
U.S. House passes sweeping financial deregulation bill from Jeb Hensarling
The U.S. House passed U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s landmark legislation to dismantle Obama-era regulations of Wall Street institutions – but the bill faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate.
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Politics
Russia, health care, debt ceiling on summer agenda for Texans in Congress
Republicans in Congress have four issues on their agenda ahead of the August recess, but investigations into Russian cyberattacks could derail them all. Texans are well-positioned to potentially play key roles on all of those issues.
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Hensarling ready to make final term as House Financial Services chairman count
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling is ready to wield his gavel to change how money moves in the American economy.
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Trump team’s alleged Russia ties get muted response from Texas Republicans
Texas Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for more Congressional oversight, amid news reports of Trump allies communicating with Russian officials.
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Trump passes on Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling for Treasury secretary
Despite being overlooked, Hensarling will enter his eighth term with the most influence of his career.