U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, released a statement Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week. He announced his re-election bid earlier this month.
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Christian TV producer Bruce Jacobson announces run against Sen. Ted Cruz
Bruce Jacobson, a Christian TV executive from North Richland Hills, announced Thursday that he is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018.
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Don Willett defends controversial tweets as jokes at confirmation hearing before U.S. Senate
Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett, a nominee of President Donald Trump to a federal court, defended past tweets about transgender people and same-sex marriage as jokes at a confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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Report: Texas Republicans among top spenders in Congress at Trump properties
Three Texas Republicans are at or near the top of a list of politicians who have spent the most in campaign-related funds at President Donald Trump’s privately-owned properties over the last year, according to a new Washington Post report.
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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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Cornyn and Cruz under pressure over allegations in Alabama Senate race
Texas’ two U.S. senators found themselves under intense pressure Thursday after explosive allegations surfaced that a candidate both men have endorsed pursued underage teenage girls decades ago.
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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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Lamar Smith retiring from Congress
U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, is retiring from Congress, two sources close to the congressman told The Texas Tribune on Thursday.
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All eyes on U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas as GOP unveils tax plan
For weeks, the Texan has tried to balance three objectives: lowering the corporate tax rates, finding ways to offset that lost revenue with other changes to the tax code, and holding together his caucus along the way.