Texans in Congress are set to face a dizzying docket of legislation in the coming days, ranging from a tax overhaul to children’s health insurance.
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Barton told woman he would report her to Capitol Police if she exposed his nude photos
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton told a woman to whom he had sent sexually explicit photos that he would report her to the Capitol Police if she exposed his behavior, according to a recording reviewed by The Washington Post.
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Texas delegation offers party-line vote as U.S. House passes GOP tax overhaul
Led by U.S. House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady, a Republican from The Woodlands, the U.S. House took their first major step to drastically change the country’s tax code.
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Democratic challenger to Rep. Will Hurd suggests “new leadership” should replace Pelosi
Jay Hulings, who has built early momentum in the Democratic primary for Texas’ most competitive congressional district, suggested Monday that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi should step aside for “new leadership.”
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Cruz, Cornyn withdraw endorsements of Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore
Texas’ two U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, on Monday withdrew their support for Roy Moore, the embattled GOP nominee for Senate in Alabama.
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U.S. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, to retire from Congress
U.S. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, is retiring from Congress, a spokesman told The Texas Tribune on Monday afternoon.
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Wave of retirements may not be over for Texas congressional delegation
A blast of retirements and a grim political climate for the GOP could dramatically reshape the future of the Texas Republican delegation.
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U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Dallas Republican, says he won’t run for re-election
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a powerful Dallas Republican who has served in Congress since 2003, announced Tuesday he won’t seek re-election to a ninth term.
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Texas delegation treads cautiously in reactions to former Trump campaign officials’ indictments
Members of Texas’ delegation reacted cautiously as they processed Monday’s developments in the investigation into whether Trump campaign officials colluded with Russian intelligence.
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In Harvey's Wake
U.S. House passes hurricane relief bill after tense day for Texas delegation, Abbott
Ahead of Thursday’s vote in the U.S. House was more than a day of frustration and second-guessing as some in the Texas delegation questioned whether their state’s continued needs were being neglected.
