Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
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Ted Cruz’s Rise, Ken Paxton’s Mugshot: The Year in Texas Politics
In 2015, Texans saw their former governor reluctantly exit the political stage as their junior senator emerged as one of the savviest and most consequential Republican presidential candidates. Here are the year’s top political stories.
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Criminal Justice
Abbott Orders National Guard to Stay in Place on Border
Because of a recent spike in minors crossing the border illegally in the Rio Grande Valley, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is ordering the Texas National Guard to stay in the area through December.
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Politics
Top Perry Strategist Joins Fiorina Campaign
Rob Johnson, a top strategist for former Gov. Rick Perry, has joined Carly Fiorina’s presidential campaign.
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Politics
New Super PAC Wants Perry Back in the Presidential Race
A new super PAC hopes it can persuade former Gov. Rick Perry to re-enter the 2016 presidential race.
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Criminal Justice
In Spirited Hearing, Perry’s Lawyers Fight to Finish Off Indictment
Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Perry fought Wednesday before the state’s highest criminal court to finish off a 2014 indictment against him, while prosecutors argued that it was too early to let Perry off the hook.
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Criminal Justice
Highest Criminal Court in Texas to Hear Perry Case
The criminal case against former Gov. Rick Perry is hanging in the balance Wednesday as the state’s highest criminal court takes it up in what could be the most consequential moment yet for the 15-month-old indictment.
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Video: Cruz Lands Backing of Patrick, 2 Railroad Commissioners
U.S. Sen. and GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz came home to Houston on Monday to announce a few key endorsements, including one from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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Politics
Perry Campaign Burned Through Cash in Final Weeks, Records Show
In its final weeks, former Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential campaign spent nearly four times as much as it took in, and by the time he withdrew only $45,000 was left, according to new federal election reports.
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Criminal Justice
Roundup: Textbook Controversy, God and Governing
In the Roundup: A textbook publisher agrees to change a caption related to the history of slavery, several Texas lawmakers explain how God guides their governance and a court will determine whether Rick Perry’s indictment should be dismissed.
