Castro, mulling Cruz challenge, blasts senator's Trump endorsement
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is providing a scathing assessment of the Sen. Ted Cruz's deliberations over whether to endorse Donald Trump. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas braces for Hurricane Donald, chance of purple rain
Republican politicians in Texas ought to be celebrating right now, and for a variety of reasons. But the national election has them looking at the political weather forecasts. Full Story
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In San Antonio, Trump Attacks Ryan for "Total Disloyalty"
At a San Antonio fundraiser, Donald Trump said some of his GOP colleagues "forgot there was an election," specifically calling out U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan. Full Story
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Wikileaks: Clinton Aide Noted Perry's Economic Message Echoes Clinton's
When Rick Perry launched his second bid for president last year, an aide to Hillary Clinton's campaign argued the two candidates share "similar messages & themes" on the economy, according to an email released by Wikileaks. Full Story
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At Critical Time for Campaign, Trump Visits Texas to Raise Money
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dropped in on Texas on Tuesday to raise money for his campaign at a critical time as he seeks to recover from a devastating controversy with just under a month until Election Day. Full Story
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Texplainer: I'm an Anti-Trump Republican. Who Else Can I Vote For?
What's an anti-Trump Republican in Texas to do on Election Day? Aside from leaving the top of your ballot blank, here are your options. Full Story
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Paul Ryan Coming to Texas Amid Some Pro-Trump Resistance
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is coming to Texas to raise money as he concentrates his attention on protecting the House Republican majority with Donald Trump at the top of the ticket. Full Story
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Cruz Reaffirms Trump Support In Wake of Lewd Comments About Women
Touring Muleshoe, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his support for Donald Trump, saying Hillary Clinton is "manifestly unfit" to be president. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz thanks supporters of his failed presidential bid at a waterfront bar along the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 2016.]()
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Man Arrested After Breaking into Texas Capitol
A Fort Worth man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly breaking into the Texas Capitol building and defacing a portrait, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Full Story
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Where Texas Republicans Stand on Donald Trump
The surfacing of a 2005 clip showing Donald Trump speaking lewdly about women has caused many Republicans to drop their support for their party's presidential nominee. Here's how the controversy is unfolding in Texas. Full Story
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Watch the Second Presidential Debate with The Texas Tribune
What is the first policy you want the next president to champion? Tweet with #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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Trump Begins to Bleed Texas Donors
Some Texas donors are withdrawing from attending two upcoming fundraisers in the state for Donald Trump. Full Story
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Inside The Last-Minute Scramble for Texas Campaign Money
In the final weeks of the 2016 campaign, party big guns will storm Texas in search of campaign cash. Full Story
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Top Texas Republicans Condemn Trump's Lewd Comments
Trump's remarks touched off an uproar in the Republican Party. In Texas, Republicans offered forceful criticism of the comments but did little to suggest their overall support for Trump has wavered. Full Story
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Analysis: In Texas, Lawmakers Regulate Their Own Regulators
The Texas Ethics Commission regulates legislators. Legislators control the commission's laws and budget. It's a complicated relationship. Full Story
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Gallego Says He Didn't Lobby After Leaving Congress
In the state's most competitive congressional race, Pete Gallego pushed back Thursday on claims that he became a lobbyist after losing the seat to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd two years ago. Full Story
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Analysis: Holding Texas Lawmakers Accountable Isn’t So Simple
The state government has been stable for long enough that those in charge should get tagged with what that government is doing wrong. Full Story
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Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border
The Texas Forensic Science Commission discussed the progress it has made in identifying the hundreds of remains found in border counties since 2010. Full Story
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Texas Senator Calls State Ethics Commission "Arrogant" and "Haughty"
“If you are untouchable, we’ve got a problem,” Sen. Brian Birdwell told the chairman of the commission, which is charged with making sure public officials and campaigns obey state ethics and elections laws. Full Story
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Could Trump’s Comments About Women Cost Him Key Texas Voters?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's ability to appeal to women voters — even in a red state like Texas — is under scrutiny. Full Story
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