Civic engagement or illegal electioneering? How a school voting project became a conservative target
Powerful conservatives have taken several shots over the past few months at an educational advocacy group aiming to promote voting. Full Story
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Analysis: “You come at the king, you best not miss”
Gov. Greg Abbott is working to defeat three incumbent Republican House members who crossed him on ethics legislation during the regular session last year. If he doesn't win, they'll be back — with scores to settle. Full Story
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In this Texas Democratic primary, the Clinton/Sanders divide still lingers
One of the two women running in the Democratic primary to unseat state Sen. Konni Burton backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. The other backed Bernie Sanders. Remnants of that divide from two years ago can be found in their current match-up. Full Story
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Amid mounting debate over toll lanes, transportation commissioner says it's time for 'new blood'
Gov. Greg Abbott now has two spots to fill on the commission that oversees the Texas Department of Transportation at a time when he's drawing ire for blocking toll projects. Full Story
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Everything you need to know about casting a ballot in the Texas primary elections
How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What am I voting on? How do runoffs work? We've got answers to the basic questions about how to cast a ballot in the March 6 Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas. Full Story
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Texas House candidate: Post about “bloody cops” was only targeting “bad cops”
CJ Grisham, a candidate challenging state Rep. Hugh Shine in the Republican primary, wrote Facebook posts suggesting violent responses to excessive force by police. But Grisham told The Texas Tribune he would "take a bullet for good cops." Full Story
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Anti-abortion group deletes state senator's video after questions of legality raised
Did Sen. Bob Hall's starring role in an ad "paid for by Texas Right to Life Committee, Inc." violate campaign finance law? Depends on who you ask. Full Story
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El Paso mayor: Today's Texas Republican Party looks "totally different"
Watch the full video of our conversation in El Paso with Mayor Dee Margo, or check out our recap. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spends $5.1M on TV ads in January, $17K on polling for Sen. Estes opponent
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spent almost a third of his cash on hand on television advertising in January. He also supported the primary opponent of a sitting Republican senator. Full Story
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With latest attack ad, Abbott builds on six-figure push to unseat GOP state Rep. Sarah Davis
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sparing no expense — or attack — as he works to unseat a fellow Republican, state Rep. Sarah Davis of West University Place. Full Story
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Here's how Texans can get involved in their party conventions
Participants in party conventions set rules, elect leaders and set the platform. Party leaders say getting involved is easy. Full Story
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Analysis: A cloudy day for sunshine laws in Texas
It might deflate your confidence in the state of Texas to find that the people protecting your access to government information have their thumbs on the scale. That they’re playing favorites. That they put requests from their enemies on the slow track. Or that they advise the agencies who come to them for advice to act that way. Full Story
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At East Texas debate, embattled Texas agriculture chief Sid Miller in hot seat
One of the state's most prominent Tea Party activists needled the one-term incumbent agriculture commissioner over a variety of perceived missteps at a debate Tuesday night. Full Story
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Julián Castro says he has "every interest" in running for president in 2020
Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and a major fixture in Texas Democratic politics, said this week he has "every interest" in running for president in 2020. Full Story
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"Bathroom bill" fizzles as Republican primary issue
With less than a month until the March 6 primaries, it's hard to find a Republican nominating contest for the Legislature where the "bathroom bill" is a central issue. Full Story
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In San Antonio race, a Texas House firebrand guns for the incumbent in his old seat
A veteran Democratic lawmaker known as a brash tactician, Trey Martinez Fischer is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Diana Arevalo for the House District 116 seat he used to hold. Full Story
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This Texas lawmaker didn't file a campaign finance report for two years. Why didn't the state make him?
State Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, went almost two years without filing any campaign or personal financial reports, racking up more than $50,000 in fines. He still hasn't paid anything and it's unclear whether any state agency has the power to make him. Full Story
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As state Sen. Carlos Uresti's fraud trial drags on, one defrauded investor's testimony could be key
State Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud trial has entered its third week. The case could hinge on the testimony of one of Uresti's former legal clients. Full Story
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State Rep. Poncho Nevárez fined $15,000 for campaign finance report violations
State Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, violated campaign finance regulations in four semiannual reports he filed to the Texas Ethics Commission between January 2013 and January 2015. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorses primary opponent of sitting state Rep. Lyle Larson
Gov. Greg Abbott gave his support Monday to another Republican challenging an incumbent member of the Texas House, this time backing Chris Fails in his race against Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio. Full Story
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