Court rules feds must tell DACA recipients why protections are being revoked
The decision came the same day the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast-track a decision President Donald Trump wanted on the fate of the nation's "Dreamers." Full Story
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President Donald Trump tweets endorsements of eight leading Texas elected officials
President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March. Full Story
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Trump taps Texan Brad Parscale as his 2020 re-election campaign manager
A pioneer in the San Antonio tech scene who worked with Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016 will run the president's full campaign in 2020, according to multiple reports. Full Story
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Here’s why so many Texas races go uncontested by major parties
Lack of interest, lack of money and lack of support can all contribute to a major party failing to put a candidate up for election in a given race — especially in heavily gerrymandered districts. Full Story
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Texas leads 20-state lawsuit against Obamacare
Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama's landmark health care law — again. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke draws crowds in some conservative enclaves in bid against Ted Cruz
In Tarrant County, the largest county in Texas that voted for Donald Trump, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke drew large crowds over the weekend in his bid against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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After Florida shooting, U.S. Rep. Kay Granger proposes funding metal detectors in schools
The bill, which Granger hopes to submit by the end of next week, would fully fund the installation of metal detectors for interested schools. Granger said her proposal is only part of the solution — "everything is on the table." Full Story
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The 2018 Texas Hotlist: The most competitive races in this year's primaries
The Texas primaries are one week away. Between statewide races and those for seats in Congress and the Texas Legislature, there are 215 races on the 2018 Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Which ones are on my updated short list? Full Story
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At Houston campaign events, Moser says national Democratic opposition is helping her congressional bid
One of seven Democratic candidates vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Laura Moser says that opposition from inside her party has helped her raise more than $60,000 in two days. Full Story
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![Laura Moser, center, talks with actress and activist Alyssa Milano, right, at a fundraising spin class in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2017. Moser is one of seven Democrats vying for a Houston Congressional seat, but is being opposed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.]()
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O'Rourke stomps Cruz in latest round of fundraising
Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke reported raising almost three times as much money over the first 45 days of 2018 as Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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After his felony conviction, state Sen. Carlos Uresti's job is at risk. But his pension is safe.
State Sen. Carlos Uresti was convicted of 11 felonies, but that doesn't mean he immediately has to leave the state Legislature. And he'll still be eligible for his sizable government pension. Full Story
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We asked all 38 Texans in Congress about gun control after the Florida school shooting. Ten answered.
We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying assault rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here's how they answered. Full Story
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See how many Texans are voting early in the 2018 primaries
We’re tracking daily how many Texans are turning out to vote early in this year’s primaries compared to 2010 and 2014, the last two midterm election years. Full Story
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Tiguas tribe bankrolling one of their own in primary bid against state Rep. Mary González
For the fourth time in as many election cycles, state Rep. Mary González is battling it out on the campaign trail. Her opponent, MarySue Femath, hopes to make history by being the first Native American elected to the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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![MarySue Femath, left, and state Rep. Mary González, D-Clint, answer questions from moderators during the Tejano Democrats Endorsement Forum at El Paso Community College on Feb. 10, 2018, in El Paso.]()
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Split Decision: Sid Miller and Trey Blocker debate agriculture, ethics and Nutella
Watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his Republican challenger, Trey Blocker, virtually debate the issues and politics of the race in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
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Texas students protest gun violence after Florida school shooting
Hundreds of Texas students have engaged in walkouts following a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead. Students said this response is largely due to the example Parkland survivors have been setting. Full Story
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![Alexa Mesch holds a rose before placing it next to one of the crosses placed in front of the fence of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to commemorate the victims of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2018.]()
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National Democrats come out against primary candidate Laura Moser in bid for Culberson's seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Thursday posted negative research on Democratic congressional hopeful Laura Moser, one of seven Democrats vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson. Full Story
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Gun rights groups are powerful in Texas — but not because of money
The National Rifle Association contributed thousands of dollars to Texas politicians in recent years. But that's not nearly enough to make it one of the most prolific political donors in the state. Full Story
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Can Texas voters loyal to one party cause chaos in the other party's primary?
In Texas, you can vote in either party’s primary. Could that affect who ends up on the general election ballot? Full Story
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Jury finds state Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty of 11 felonies, leading to calls from Democratic colleagues to resign
State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, could face years in prison and lose his seat after he was found guilty of multiple felonies Thursday. Full Story
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![State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, speaks at a press conference outside the federal courthouse in San Antonio after being found guilty of multiple felonies on Feb. 22, 2018.]()
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