Three Texans voted on the U.S. House committee that paved the way for President Donald Trump’s release Friday of a a high-profile GOP memo alleging surveillance abuses by the FBI. The committee’s deliberations shed light on their thinking on the divisive issue.
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Texans in U.S. House send letter to Senate urging vote on Harvey relief
A dozen U.S. House members from Texas sent a letter to leaders in the U.S. Senate Thursday urging quick action on a bill that would provide billions more in Hurricane Harvey relief, calling the bill “critical to the lives and livelihoods of our constituents and the nation at large.”
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Wealthy self-funder could upend open race to replace Houston U.S. Rep. Gene Green
Just a few weeks ago, Houston political observers were predicting state Sen. Sylvia Garcia would easily win the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green. Then Tahir Javed pledged to “spend whatever it takes” to come out on top.
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Guides
Campaign finance for dummies: A guide to Texas election reporting rules
We’ve compiled an overview of everything Texans should know about campaign finance reports and why they’re important.
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Texas Elections 2018
Cruz allies raise $1.7 million for new super PAC
Allies of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have raised $1.7 million for a new super PAC that could come in handy as Cruz seeks a second term.
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In first State of the Union address, Trump tells natural disaster victims: “We are with you”
In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted a “new tide of optimism” sweeping the country in the wake of his administration’s “righteous mission” to address immigration reform and unemployment, among other issues.
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Demographics
Texas lawmakers hope Trump’s State of the Union speech clarifies his immigration plan
After the release of a framework of the White House’s plan on immigration and border security, President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech will preview how much he is willing to compromise to get something to his desk.
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U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas seen as contender to chair powerful Appropriations Committee
A New Jersey congressman’s announcement Monday that he was retiring immediately set off speculation as to who might replace him as chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. One contender: U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke adds state Rep. Joe Moody to U.S. Senate campaign
State Rep. Joe Moody is joining fellow El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.
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Texas Elections 2018
At Koch network retreat, Cornyn acknowledges a need for a tax reform sales job
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, acknowledged Saturday that Republicans will need to fight to sell their tax overhaul that was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump, saluting plans by the influential Koch network to spend up to $20 million to promote the law’s benefits.