For a second year, Women's March draws thousands across Texas
In cities across Texas, thousands marched on Saturday in support of women’s rights and to protest President Donald Trump one year after his inauguration. Full Story
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Rep. Dan Huberty's primary challenger declared ineligible to run
State Rep. Dan Huberty's only primary challenger was on Friday declared ineligible to run to represent House District 127. Reginald C. Grant's name will remain on the ballot. Full Story
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Democratic candidate for governor Lupe Valdez calls for increased minimum wage, is open to a tax increase
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez sat down Thursday with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith for her most in-depth interview since entering the race in early December. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: Could Texans receive a false alarm about a nuclear missile launch?
No, because the state has no warning system like Hawaii does. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Will Hurd announces "narrow and bipartisan" bill to save DACA
Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, on Tuesday said he would file legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation and beef up border enforcement. The move comes as federal lawmakers face a Friday deadline to pass a measure to keep the federal government functioning. Full Story
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Fighting maternal mortality: A resource guide for Texas mothers
As part of our ongoing examination of maternal health care in Texas, we’ve compiled resources for expectant mothers and mothers who recently gave birth. Full Story
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At fundraiser, Abbott says Davis bill could have undercut Harvey response
Gov. Greg Abbott accused state Rep. Sarah Davis of nearly thwarting the state's response to Hurricane Harvey at a private fundraiser Thursday evening for Davis' primary challenger, according to people with direct knowledge of the event. Full Story
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Texas Democrats react with outrage to Trump's "shithole" comment — with one calling for impeachment
After President Donald Trump reportedly questioned why the United States should offer protections to immigrants from "shithole" countries, Democrats and some Republicans from Texas expressed outrage. One Democratic congressman from Houston said he'd push for impeachment. Full Story
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Analysis: Do Texas Democrats even care that this is Mark White’s son?
A famous name can be a blessing in politics. If it's famous, that is, and if the voters connect the candidate to someone they hold in high regard. Full Story
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Texas Republicans: What do you want from party leaders ahead of the 2018 primaries?
The Texas Tribune wants to learn more about how the 2018 midterms might reshape the Texas GOP at home and in Washington. Full Story
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls for ending death penalty
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White on Thursday called for the abolishment of the death penalty. Full Story
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In Texas and beyond, some watch Mexican presidential campaign with free trade concerns
Free trade and security concerns are just two of the issues Texas business leaders are looking at as Mexico is less than six months away from electing its next president. Full Story
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A candidate's explosive past, a transportation commissioner's multiple hats and #MeToo at the Texas Capitol (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Patrick talks to Alexa, Jay and Ross about a state House candidate's pipe bomb-making history, a Texas transportation commissioner's conflict of interest, the ongoing discussion about sexual harassment at the state Capitol and the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Full Story
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The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle industry
The six weeks Oprah Winfrey spent in Amarillo defending herself in a lawsuit from the beef industry highlight the media mogul's natural political gifts. Full Story
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Federal judge says DACA can’t end while lawsuit is pending
A federal judge in California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking the Trump administration’s decision to phase out a program that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Full Story
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We're reporting on sexual harassment in Texas workplaces. Share your story — confidentially — with us.
The Texas Tribune has been reporting on sexual misconduct at the Texas Legislature, but now we're seeking stories beyond the Capitol. Share your story of Texas workplace harassment with us confidentially. Full Story
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Trump administration policy shift could force tens of thousands of Salvadorans to leave Texas
The federal government announced Monday that the Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants will not be renewed after being in place since 2001. There are more than 260,000 Salvadoran immigrants with the status in the United States, including more than 36,000 in Texas. Full Story
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Amid sexual harassment concerns, lawmakers consider how to check their own power
In their focus on the culture of sexual misconduct that regularly goes unchecked at the Capitol, Texas lawmakers are questioning how to check their own power when it comes to investigating reports of harassment and assault. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: How does Texas' budget use taxes from oil and natural gas production?
In the 2017 budget year, the oil production tax gave the state more than $2 billion in revenue, while the natural gas production tax brought in a little less than $1 billion. But where does this money go? Full Story
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Julián Castro to launch new PAC
Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro will launch a political action committee on Tuesday that aims to support Democratic Party efforts to take control of the U.S. House and groom younger candidates. Full Story
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