David Dewhurst, the state’s lieutenant governor for the past decade, started this legislative session looking for some momentous conservative victories. He’s still looking.
John Cornyn
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Criminal Justice
Critics See Holes in Bill’s Border Security Strategy
Some Texas lawmakers and stakeholders are taking issue with aspects of the federal immigration reform bill filed last week, with some questioning why the measure was crafted without mechanisms to avoid a future inflow of illegal migration.
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Demographics
For Immigration Law, a Divided Pathway Emerges
After initial hopes of harmony on immigration reforms in both Austin and Washington, Texas lawmakers are holding back and Texans in Washington are taking opposing tacks on border security.
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Demographics
Border Bill Greeted With Skepticism, Support
Border security legislation filed by two of Texas’ top Republican members of Congress ensures that the Texas conservatives will have their say in the immigration reform debate.
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Criminal Justice
Cornyn, McCaul to Introduce Border Security Measure
UPDATED: As a bipartisan group of senators purportedly moves closer to introducing a bill to overhaul the country’s immigration system, two Texas Republicans said they would file legislation to first ensure the border is secure.
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Guest Column: Expanding Medicaid Would Weaken It
Expanding Medicaid in Texas would weaken it, and weakening Medicaid would be a disservice to the Texans who now depend on it.
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Politics
The Evening Brief: March 6, 2013
Your evening reading: GOP state senator proposes temporary sales tax hike for transportation; Cornyn and Cruz join filibuster of CIA nominee; House group wants to repeal waiting period for abortions
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Perry Leads Abbott in Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Race
Gov. Rick Perry would beat Attorney General Greg Abbott in a Republican race for governor held today, but a win in that race — if it actually comes to pass — isn’t clearly in the hands of either candidate.
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Politics
For Cornyn, Right Turn Could Be Defensive Play
Political observers say U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has shifted perceptibly right since Tea Party darling Ted Cruz joined him in the Senate. If he’s doing it because he’s worried about being “Dewhursted,” they suggest he has little to worry about.
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Politics
The Brief: Feb. 22, 2013
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s push to derail the confirmation of Chuck Hagel may have already fizzled.
