The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
This time, the fight is happening in the courts after attempts to overturn short-term rental ordinances failed in the Legislature. Full Story
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A new Quinnipiac University poll of Texas voters finds 47 percent support Cruz, the Republican incumbent, while 44 percent back O'Rourke, an El Paso Democrat. Full Story
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The Democrat running for governor says his $6.5 billion plan would also fund universal full-day Pre-K and a $5,000 college scholarship for anyone who graduates from a public high school with a 3.0 GPA or better. Full Story
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Last month's bombing spree "would have overwhelmed any major city police department," Austin's interim police chief told a congressional committee as he thanked state and federal agencies for their help in tracking down a serial bomber. Full Story
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Heather Griffith Peterson, chief operating officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, resigned amid continued criticism from auditors over mismanagement of state contracts. Full Story
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Read some of the former first lady's most memorable sayings, or share your own. Full Story
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Bush was the second American who was both the wife and mother of presidents. She did practically everything in politics short of running herself. Full Story
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Republican Michael Cloud's campaign cut ties with RedRock Strategies of Nevada after news emerged that a since-fired employee there was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic battery following a dispute with his ex-fiancee. Full Story
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Team coach Gregg Popovich has vocally shared his disdain for President Donald Trump, prompting some San Antonio fans to give up on the team. Full Story
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With the Corpus Christi Republican out of Congress, members of both parties have little leverage to convince him to repay taxpayers. Full Story
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Today we’re adding a new, easy way for you to keep up with Texas news — an audio news brief waiting for you each morning on your smart speaker or podcast player. Full Story
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The State Auditor’s Office released a 30-page report on Monday showing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services bungled a contract with Genesis Systems Inc. Full Story
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With Speaker Joe Straus leaving the Texas House and Speaker Paul Ryan leaving the U.S. House, things are going to change in government. But most of us don't get a say in their replacements. Full Story
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Hurricane Ike ravaged Galveston in 2008 and touched off a fierce battle over whether to rebuild the city's destroyed public housing. A decade later, less than half of it has been replaced. The prolonged saga offers a cautionary tale for Texas as it launches the long-term recovery process after Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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Barbara Bush was first lady from 1989 to 1993. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign will report raising $3.2 million in the first three months of this year, less than half the $6.7 million his Democratic rival has said he will report for the period. Full Story
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No Green Party candidate got enough votes in 2016 to guarantee the party a place on the November ballot. As it prepares for its convention, the party isn’t optimistic that it can collect the signatures it needs to be a player in this year’s election. Full Story
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Less than 30 percent of immigrants facing deportation proceedings in Texas have lawyers, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. Full Story
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A federal jury in Houston has ruled that Steve Stockman, a conservative Republican, is guilty of all but one charge in his federal fraud trial. Full Story
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In a conversation with The Texas Tribune, the Democratic candidate to represent El Paso in Congress said she doesn’t think Donald Trump is fit to be president. Watch the full video, or check out our recap. Full Story
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