After fending off accusations of liberalism from opponent Gary Gates throughout their special election race, Rep. Lois Kolkhorst got to respond to her main challenger face-to-face Tuesday night.
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Betty King, Longtime Secretary of Texas Senate, Dies
Betty King, the beloved former secretary of the Texas Senate, died Monday after a long illness, according to her family. She was 89.
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Odds Favor Kolkhorst in Race for Hegar’s Seat
Less than a month after Election Day, some Texans are already headed back to the polls to fill the state Senate seat given up by Glenn Hegar after he was elected Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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State Government
Analysis: In the House, a Dose of Moderation
As the numbers mount in favor of House Speaker Joe Straus’ reelection, the establishment wing of the Republican Party in Texas appears to be prevailing over activists who insist the state is more conservative than its Legislature.
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Politics
Hegar Resigns Senate Seat; Dec. 6 Special Election Set
State Sen. Glenn Hegar sent a letter to Gov. Rick Perry Friday resigning his Senate seat as of Dec. 5. The Katy Republican will be sworn in as comptroller in January. A Dec. 6 special election for his seat was announced later Friday.
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Criminal Justice
On First Day Allowed for Filing, Legislators Submit More Than 350 Bills
Two months ahead of the first day of the 84th legislative session, eager lawmakers on Monday filed bills addressing issues including guns, texting while driving, health, transportation and much more.
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Demographics
In Legislature, Even Fewer White Democrats
After the winners of Tuesday’s elections are sworn in, there will be only seven white Democrats left in the Texas Legislature.
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Politics
Analysis: Blue Hopes Drowned by a Sea of Red
Texas voters reasserted themselves in the face of ballyhooed Democratic voter turnout efforts: This remains — emphatically — a Republican state.
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Politics
Patrick Wins Big in Bid for Lieutenant Governor
Republican state Sen. Dan Patrick cruised to a landslide victory Tuesday night in the race for lieutenant governor, easily defeating Democratic opponent, Leticia Van de Putte. For more election results, see our Election Scoreboard.
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Politics
Liveblog: 2014 General Election Results
Throughout the night, our liveblog will keep you updated on the results of general election battles statewide, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted, from local legislative races to the governor’s race.
