The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas raised over $2 million for his re-election campaign and its allied groups in the third quarter, his team announced Wednesday, more than his Democrat U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke who is vying to unseat him. Full Story
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Last month, President Donald Trump said he is nominating Dallas attorney James Ho to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Years of his writing show a strong interest by Ho in the thorny issue of birthright citizenship. Full Story
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Texas is home to more than 180 public symbols of the Confederacy, including around a dozen on the Capitol grounds. However, some state lawmakers are making efforts to remove some markers at the Capitol. Full Story
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Non-starter. Dead on arrival. That's how Democrats and Dreamers are describing a list of immigration policies the White House released Sunday evening. Full Story
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As he seeks another term in 2018, Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking to build on the inroads he made with Hispanic voters when he first ran for governor in 2014. Full Story
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Legislative majorities often cheat when they're drawing political maps, but a case argued this week in the U.S. Supreme Court could put new limits on lawmaker decisions about who represents whom. Full Story
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to fundraise in Dallas on Oct. 25 to benefit his re-election campaign and the Republican National Committee. Full Story
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Tens of thousands of DACA recipients, many of them Texans, have until Thursday to submit their renewal applications for the Obama-era immigration program that the Trump administration has said will end early next year. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will meet with state Rep. Eric Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, on Oct. 27, according to the governor's office. Johnson has called for an inaccurate Confederate plaque to be removed from the Capitol. Full Story
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Cuban said he would have "no problem" releasing his tax returns and declaring his business holdings if he were to run. He also outlined key issues he would focus on as a candidate. Full Story
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After a gunman opened fire on a crowd of concert attendees at a country music festival in Las Vegas, Texas officials condemned the violence while offering condolences and prayers. Full Story
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Previous home damage doesn't impact someone's ability to file a claim post-Harvey. And just to be safe, both state and federal officials encourage anyone who sustained home damages during Hurricane Harvey to apply for aid. Full Story
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The El Paso Democrat, who is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat, has become known for his impassioned language on the campaign trail. Full Story
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A new law reduces the first-time fee for a license to carry from $140 to $40 and the renewal fee from $70 to $40. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced his office is accepting sworn complaints against “sanctuary” jurisdictions that prohibit local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Full Story
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As the latest efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act appeared dead Tuesday, Republicans appeared poised to pivot to overhauling the tax code. Full Story
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A new state law prohibits anyone under 16 from getting married and requires people under 18 to get a judge's consent before marrying. Full Story
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While several Texas officials have thrown support behind some expensive flood control projects, a Houston City Council meeting Monday highlighted the political and financial hurdles that may await such efforts. Full Story
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Evan Smith interviews U.S. Sen. Al Franken during the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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Several Texas Republicans have deemed the protests divisive and disrespectful, while some Democrats urged greater support for the players' message. Full Story
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