On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, talk turns to Gov. Rick Perry’s legacy, the continuing border surge, the speaker’s race in the state House, President Obama’s immigration proclamation, and more.
Joe Straus
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State Government
Analysis: In the House, a Dose of Moderation
As the numbers mount in favor of House Speaker Joe Straus’ reelection, the establishment wing of the Republican Party in Texas appears to be prevailing over activists who insist the state is more conservative than its Legislature.
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Newsreel: House Speaker, SBOE, Border Surge
This week in the Newsreel: Straus appears to have his position on the dais locked down, SBOE considers again materials for textbooks and state leaders want to keep the border surge going through August.
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Politics
The Brief: Nov. 19, 2014
Despite his challenger’s vow to take a speaker vote to the floor on the first day of session, backers of House Speaker Joe Straus spent Tuesday trying to demonstrate the race is already a foregone conclusion.
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Criminal Justice
Border Surge Could Continue Through August
The surge of state law enforcement on Texas’ southern border will continue through August if an $86 million request made by the state’s top leaders is approved next month by budget writers.
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Politics
With New Pledges, Straus Likely to Remain Speaker
Twelve more Republican House members publicly pledged their support for House Speaker Joe Straus on Tuesday, making the path to victory for challenger Scott Turner exceedingly difficult.
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State Government
Analysis: As Lineup at Top Changes, So Will Balance of Power
A new batch of statewide officeholders is preparing to take over Texas government, throwing the “who you know” politics of the Capitol into turmoil. But the biggest change is the Legislature’s chance to reassert its traditional power.
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Health care
The Brief: Nov. 14, 2014
Seeking to quell a revolt before it has time to develop, allies of House Speaker Joe Straus late on Thursday night claimed to have the backing of an overwhelming majority of House GOP members.
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Politics
Straus Backers Claim Support of Most of GOP Caucus
Seven Republican members of the Texas House issued a joint statement late Thursday claiming Speaker Joe Straus has the support of nearly the entire Republican caucus for the next legislative session.
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Politics
The Brief: Nov. 12, 2014
Scott Turner, the freshman state representative challenging Joe Straus for House speaker, affirmed on Tuesday that he will insist on a floor vote the first day of session, come what may.