Miller was seen as a potential challenger to Abbott because of his vocal criticism of the governor’s restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 last year.
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Health care
Texas congressional Democrats propose bill to let local governments expand Medicaid without state consent
The bill would let counties and cities apply to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for funds that were declined by their states.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, officially starts campaign for attorney general
The Republican made her bid official Monday, touting her experience and integrity. She’ll face incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the primary.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Analysis: Texas issues that play on the national stage
The issues getting attention from Gov. Greg Abbott are doing double-duty: They’re attractive to Republican voters in Texas — and beyond.
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Demographics
Photos: How Texans celebrated Juneteenth
Days after Congress passed a law proclaiming Juneteenth a federal holiday, Texas Tribune photographers captured how Texans celebrated June 19.
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Economy
Grid operator says Texans can return to regular electricity use
The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week.
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Coronavirus in Texas
With jobless Texans losing access to federal unemployment benefits, some in rural areas can’t find jobs
Gov. Greg Abbott opted Texans out of all additional federal unemployment aid starting June 26. But finding a job hasn’t been easy for everyone.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for Texas Legislature and its staff as punishment for Democrats’ walkout on elections bill
The governor’s move comes after Democrats walked out of the House in the final days of the regular legislative session to block passage of Senate Bill 7, Abbott’s priority elections bill that would have overhauled voting rights in the state.
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Economy
Business leaders on Texas-Mexico border say state politicians ignore community needs while calling for a wall
Many local officials and business leaders along the border say that the rhetoric is misplaced and that the broader needs of their communities can often get lost.
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Politics
Beto O’Rourke tours Texas again to rally Congress to take action on voting rights legislation
O’Rourke has visited at least 19 cities this month and plans to hold a final rally Sunday at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
