Republican Reggie Smith is poised to replace former state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, after Smith drew no opponents Thursday in the special election for the seat.
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls Nov. 6 special election for Larry Phillips’ state House seat
Gov. Greg Abbott has slated a Nov. 6 special election to finish the term of former state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman.
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Politics
Rep. Larry Phillips to step down from the Texas House on Monday
The Sherman Republican will step down April 30.
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State Government
Analysis: Texas Lawmaker Says Sunset Process Has Lost Some of Its Glow
If state Rep. Larry Phillips gets his way, the Sunset Advisory Commission could be up for the sort of operational review it’s used to dishing out to other state agencies — forcing the agency to justify its existence.
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State Government
Video: The Future of Transportation
On 4/10, I talked about the future of transportation policy in Texas with Deirdre Delisi, former chair of the Texas Transportation Commission; Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins; former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk; and state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman.
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After Delay, House to Take up Open Carry Bill on Friday
UPDATED: After a technical error caused the Texas House to delay its debate on open carry legislation Tuesday, the legislation is now cleared to go back to the full House floor on Friday.
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The Brief: April 14, 2015
Chances are good for passage of legislation up for debate in the House today that would allow for open carry of handguns by those already with concealed carry licenses.
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The Brief: March 27, 2015
Agents with the FBI have spoken with Health and Human Services Commission about the troubled no-bid software contract with technology firm 21CT.
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Energy
The Brief: Feb. 5, 2015
House Speaker Joe Straus leaned toward the familiar in filling open spots at the top of the chamber’s top-tier committees.
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Energy
After Missing Deadline, Perry Assembles Red River Boundary Commission
UPDATED: Gov. Rick Perry, who had missed a legislative deadline for making his appointments to the Red River Boundary Commission, announced his picks for the five-person panel on Friday.