In this week’s episode of The Ticket, a co-production of the Trib and KUT, we break down the presidential announcement of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and chat with his supporter George Seay, who was Rick Perry’s state finance chairman in 2012.
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House Backs Bill Denying Pensions to Lawbreakers
Texas politicians convicted of major public corruption crimes would lose their lucrative pensions under a bill that the Texas House tentatively passed Thursday in a unanimous vote.
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Texas Lawmakers Consider E-Verify Mandate for Agencies
A controversial immigration-enforcement bill similar to an executive order issued by former Gov. Rick Perry in December is moving forward in the Texas Legislature.
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The Brief: May 11, 2015
The news organization Breitbart Texas confirmed that it has received footage of lawmakers shot by a nonprofit tied to conservative causes, but it has no plans to release any of it before the end of the legislative session in three weeks.
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Perry, Cruz Make Their Mark at S.C. Forum for Presidential Contenders
Speaking at a presidential contender forum, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Rick Perry took on issues like foreign policy and religious freedom laws, and they both remembered a certain Alamo commander and South Carolina native.
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Spotlight Finds Abbott, and It’s Not Flattering
With one letter that he says the media mischaracterized, Gov. Greg Abbott drew a national spotlight, riling up fellow Republicans, national pundits and pro-military friends. But that doesn’t mean questioning Jade Helm was a mistake.
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Perry Enjoys Warm Welcome in Return to South Carolina
Rick Perry was very much in his element Friday during a town hall event in South Carolina. Speaking about the federal deficit and fiscal morality, the likely presidential candidate drew plenty of applause. He hopes to build momentum off of such events.
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The Brief: May 8, 2015
San Antonio voters go to the polls on Saturday with the smart money on the election going an extra round.
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The Brief: May 6, 2015
News broke Tuesday afternoon of plans by an activist group to release videos this summer of state lawmakers that purportedly capture “a whole variety of bad behavior” but that lawmakers said was harassment.
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Ahead of Likely 2016 Run, Perry Reverses Position on Export-Import Bank
Former Gov. Rick Perry announced late Tuesday he no longer supports the Export-Import Bank, reversing his position on an issue that has become a litmus test for Republican presidential candidates.
