U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, one of the most visible Democrats in Congress, is coming to Houston for a fundraiser this weekend. Both the location and the host sparked tension among Texas political players on Friday.
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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Health care
As anti-abortion activists prepare to rally in Austin, they celebrate a “sensational” year
When anti-abortion activists march outside the state Capitol on Saturday, they’ll do so celebrating a year of multiple successes at the state and federal level.
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Economy
AG Paxton says he will consider suing to end DACA if court case drags on
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday stated that if the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program still exists in June, his office would consider filing suit to eliminate the program.
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Congress
Federal government shutdown ends after Congress breaks logjam
The federal government shutdown ended Monday after the U.S. Senate and House passed a previously stalled funding measure.
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State Government
These Texas lawmakers are forgoing their pay during the government shutdown
The Texas Tribune checked with all the Texans in Congress about whether they planned to forgo their pay during the government shutdown that began Saturday.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas AFL-CIO declines to endorse O’Rourke after he misses convention
The political arm of the Texas AFL-CIO decided not to endorse U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, in his campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. The group offered no endorsement in the race.
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Congress
Here’s how the government shutdown is playing out in Texas
Most national parks in Texas remain open over the weekend despite the federal government shutdown, but visitors can still expect to see consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a spending bill Friday night.
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Texas Elections 2018
In race to replace U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, 18 Republicans look to stand out
The Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, has drawn 18 candidates — a staggering number that has created an early urgency to stand out in the crowded field.
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Congress
U.S. government shuts down amid Senate stalemate over DACA
A short-term funding bill died on the Senate floor late Friday night.
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State Government
Federal shutdown would hurt Harvey victims, land commissioner tells lawmakers
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush told a House committee that badly-needed relief money would be delayed even more if the federal government shuts down.