Maybe the overnight sit-in that captured Washington’s attention will keep gun control in the news. House Democrats’ effort fell short, but as Wendy Davis showed three years ago in Texas, the end of the spectacle isn’t necessarily the end of the fight.
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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Texas Republicans in Congress Not United Behind Trump
Getting Texas Republicans in Congress to say whether they’re backing Donald Trump is a bit like pulling teeth. Luckily, The Texas Tribune’s got the skills of a dentist.
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Demographics
GOP Insists Library of Congress Retain “Illegal Aliens”
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro on Thursday lost his battle with Congressional Republicans that want to stop the U.S. Library of Congress from removing controversial immigration terms from its search headings.
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After All He’s Said and Done, How Does Ted Cruz Return To The Senate?
With his presidential campaign behind him, Ted Cruz will soon return to the U.S. Capitol and the job he was working so hard to transcend: rank-and-file senator. It will likely be hostile territory.
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Politics
Historic Nature of Latina’s Campaign Drew Attention But Not Enough Support
In South Texas, a candidate named Dolly Elizondo had a chance to make history as the first Latina from Texas to serve in Congress. Those involved say she struggled to translate national interest into sufficient local support.
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In Texas Congressional Races, Incumbents Stay Safe
Despite some handwringing over primary challengers — and the unpredictability wrought by a presidential primary election’s high voter turnout — members of the Texas congressional delegation managed to hold on to their seats Tuesday.
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Garcia, Green Leave It All on the Field in Democratic Primary
In the heated race for Congressional District 29, U.S. Rep. Gene Green, D-Houston, and former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia both say they’re encouraged as the Democratic Party contest wraps up.
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Lloyd Doggett, Hillary Clinton’s Newest Superdelegate
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, will endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the presidency, adding to her growing list of superdelegates in her campaign for the Democratic nomination.
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Health care
For Cruz, 2013 Shutdown Was a Defining Moment
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s “impossible” strategy to undercut the Affordable Care Act — President Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement — won the Texan both enemies and fans.
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Demographics
U.S. House Race a Test Case of Identity Politics
The upcoming primary face-off between incumbent Gene Green and Adrian Garcia in Houston’s 29th congressional district will test case the influence of identity politics in Texas Democratic races.
