Ted Cruz Confirms He Is Endorsing Donald Trump
In a statement released Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after months of withholding his support from the Republican presidential nominee who defeated him in the primaries. Full Story
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Donald Trump to Return to Texas
The GOP nominee will return to Texas on Oct. 11 for at least one fundraiser, in Dallas, according to two sources close to the Trump campaign. Full Story
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Texas Appeals Voter ID Rulings to U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the justices to hear his arguments about why the state’s photo ID requirements for voting do not discriminate against Hispanics and African-American voters. Full Story
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In Houston, Tim Kaine Seeks to Energize Texas Democrats
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine used a speech Friday in Houston to try to energize long-beleaguered Texas Democrats, reiterating his ticket's commitment to seeing the solidly Republican state become more competitive. Full Story
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![Virginia Senator and Democratic candidate for vice president Tim Kaine campaigns at the CWA Local Union in downtown Houston on Sept. 23, 2016.]()
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Analysis: Hold or Fold on Trump? Cruz Has 45 Days
Some Republicans would like to see U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz change his position and endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. That would require some difficult political acrobatics, but it's still possible. Full Story
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Patrick, Cruz and Trump's Tangled Political Web (Video)
In the Roundup: Dan Patrick calls out Ted Cruz for not endorsing Donald Trump. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller learns he won’t face charges for using taxpayer dollars for personal trips. And Rick Perry boot scoots his way to another week on "Dancing with the Stars." Full Story
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On Abbott's Watch, the Fight for the Soul of Texas Universities Has Cooled
Since Gov. Greg Abbott took office, the fight over former Gov. Rick Perry's "seven solutions" for higher education in Texas has faded. Full Story
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A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)
Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District. Full Story
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In Hurd-Gallego Rematch, Veterans Issues Again a Flashpoint
If it's an even-numbered year, there's a good chance of a competitive race for Texas' 23rd congressional seat, a perennial swing district sprawling across West Texas. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego (left) was ousted by Republican Will Hurd, right, in the 2014 CD-23 contest.]()
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Cruz-Trump Standoff Shows Some Signs of Thawing
The long-complicated feud between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, fraught with animosity since at least the Republican National Convention, is showing some signs of thawing. Full Story
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Texas Medical Board's Executive Director Announces Resignation
After almost 16 years with the Texas Medical Board, Mari Robinson announced Wednesday that she is stepping down as executive director. Full Story
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Texas Threatens to Withdraw from Refugee Resettlement Program
As part of its fight to keep Syrian refugees out of the state, Texas is threatening to withdraw from the nation's refugee resettlement program if federal officials don't “unconditionally approve” a state plan requiring additional vetting. Full Story
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John Kasich to Campaign for Will Hurd in Re-election Battle
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, is getting support from former presidential candidate John Kasich in his campaign to hold on to his West Texas seat. Full Story
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Analysis: "Smitty," a Texas Lobbyist for the Small Fry, Hanging It Up
Tom “Smitty” Smith, a colorful lobbyist and liberal activist who turned Public Citizen Texas into a strong voice on environmental, utility, consumer and ethics issues, is hanging up his spurs after 31 years. Full Story
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Is George H.W. Bush Voting For Hillary Clinton?
Is George H.W. Bush voting for Hillary Clinton? It's a question that has consumed the political world for the past 24 hours, raising the specter of a remarkable rejection of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Amarillo Chips In $15 Million for Texas Tech's Veterinary School Plans
Officials in Amarillo on Tuesday agreed to chip in $15 million to help Texas Tech University open a new veterinary school in the city. Full Story
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Miller Won't Face Charges For "Jesus Shot" Trip, Rodeo Visit
Travis County prosecutors say “criminal intent would be difficult to prove," so they're not pressing charges against Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for controversial state-paid trips to a Mississippi rodeo and to receive a "Jesus Shot" in Oklahoma. Full Story
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Judge Orders Texas to Rewrite Voter ID Education Materials
Texas must issue new press releases and other materials in its voter education campaign. That comes after the federal government and other plaintiffs accused state officials of misleading voters about identification requirements. Full Story
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Ray LaMontagne Cancels Show at UT-Austin Over Campus Carry Law
In a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon, singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne said he was canceling a scheduled show at the University of Texas at Austin because of concerns with Texas’ new campus carry law. Full Story
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McCaul Says Cruz "Broke His Word" on Trump
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, stepped up his criticism Tuesday of congressional colleague Ted Cruz, saying he "broke his word" by declining to endorse presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. Full Story
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![U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul visits with the press before his meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas Capitol on Feb. 18, 2015.]()
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