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Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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Congress
Four former rivals endorse Pete Sessions in runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Bill Flores
The group includes George Hindman, who narrowly missed the runoff in the 12-way March 3 primary.
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Coronavirus in Texas
In 2015, Texas lawmakers rejected effort to upgrade state’s disease response
After the Ebola outbreak, a task force recommended stockpiling protective gear and expanding state powers to deal with infectious diseases. “Tinfoil hats” opposed to big government killed a bill that would have done it, its sponsor says.
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Texas 2020 Elections
U.S. Reps. Kay Granger and Henry Cuellar claim victory in congressional primary races
Cuellar faced a challenge from attorney Jessica Cisneros, while Granger defeated former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam.
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Texas 2020 Elections
In Texas, a chaotic primary yields status quo results
As Democrats and Republicans gear up for a competitive general election in Texas, there seems to be less appetite for intraparty warfare.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Five things to watch on Super Tuesday in Texas
There is a lot to monitor when the results come in Tuesday on primary election night. Here are five of the biggest things.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Culling the Texas ballots, round one
Tuesday’s elections will trim dozens and dozens of would-be officeholders from the ballots, setting the table for a number of consequential runoffs and for a highly contested and anticipated general election in Texas.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Our updated Texas 2020 Hotlist: The most competitive races in this year’s primary
A couple of The Texas Tribune’s political nerds highlight (their latest version of) the most interesting races up and down the 2020 primary ballot.
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Congress
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas one of four House members to vote against anti-lynching bill
Gohmert said he voted against the legislation because the penalty was not harsh enough.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The endorsement comes less than two weeks before a primary that is almost certain to go to a runoff.
