Texas Democrats Leave Philly With Few Prospects
After years of being soundly thrashed by Republicans in Texas statewide races, the Texas Democratic Party leaves its national gathering still looking for a path out of political exile. Full Story
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Trump Returning to Texas to Raise Money
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is returning to Texas next month to raise money for his campaign. Full Story
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Texas Challenges EPA's Crackdown on Oilfield Methane
Texas is again taking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to court, this time challenging new rules aimed at slashing methane emissions in the oil patch. Full Story
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Only One Private Texas University Adopting Campus Carry
Starting Monday, licensed college students, faculty and visitors across Texas will be allowed to carry their concealed guns into campus buildings thanks to a new state law. But that right will be mostly limited to public schools. Full Story
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Cornyn Rebukes Cruz for Snubbing Trump at Republican Convention
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday said it was "a mistake" for Ted Cruz to show up at the Republican National Convention with no intention of endorsing presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Wendy Davis Draws Starstruck Fans in Philly, 3 Years After Pink Shoes
Judging by the throngs of adoring fans at the Democratic National Convention, you'd never guess former state Sen. Wendy Davis lost her bid for Texas governor by 20 points. Full Story
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At Democratic Convention, Castro Twins Talk Political Futures (Video)
In the Roundup: A potential 2018 challenger emerges for Senator Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton passes on Housing Secretary Julián Castro for vice president and Texans take the stage at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
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Pokémon Politics: In Bid for Votes, State Rep Wants to Catch ’Em All
The craze over the smartphone game “Pokémon Go” is coaxing Texans out of their homes and into the summer heat — and now at least one state lawmaker is looking to the game to bolster voter engagement efforts. Full Story
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Analysis: A Costly Unforced Error for Texas’ Attorney General
The Texas attorney general’s latest pratfall was the sort of mistake that your average statewide politician is — or ought to be — too paranoid to make. Full Story
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On Historic Night, Clinton Accepts Nomination
Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first woman in American history to accept a major party's nomination for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. Full Story
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In Philadelphia, Van de Putte on Front Lines of Effort to Unify Democrats
As co-chair of the high-profile Rules Committee, former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte had her biggest turn in the political spotlight since suffering back-to-back political losses in 2014 and 2015. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro Takes his Democratic Convention Turn
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro took the national stage Thursday on the closing day of the Democratic National Convention in the highest-profile speaking slot of the state's federal delegation. Full Story
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Paxton Sues to Get Guns Into Austin City Hall
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Austin in Travis County district court, trying to force the city to comply with his reading of the state's open carry law and let license holders openly carry handguns in city hall. Full Story
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Jackson Lee Rallies Democrats Against "Man of Fear" Trump
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston rallied fellow Democrats against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling him a "man of fear" in a speech to the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
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The Democratic Convention, the Castro Brothers and Voter ID (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Aman and Jim about the drama at the DNC, the political futures of Texas' Castro brothers and the 5th Circuit ruling upending Texas' voter ID law. Full Story
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Thanking Texas Delegates, Sanders Warns of Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Wednesday morning used a thank-you speech to Texas delegates to sound the alarm about the Republican foe his party's nominee now faces: Donald Trump. Full Story
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Analysis: A Temporary Hitch in Plans for Some of Texas’ Political A-List
A couple of rising stars in Texas — Ted Cruz and Julián Castro — have left their predictable political orbits for uncharted journeys. Although you’ll hear otherwise, it’s silly to say they’ll never get up. Time is on their side. Full Story
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Ann Richards' Daughter, Sandra Bland's Mother Back Hillary Clinton
Two women with Texas ties — one the daughter of a legend, the other a mother who lost her child in a Texas jail —pressed the case for Hillary Clinton's presidency at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening. Full Story
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Major Ken Paxton Donor Paying $3.5 Million Federal Fine
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office assisted with a federal probe involving a major donor who gave the indicted Paxton a $100,000 gift last year to offset his growing legal bill. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro Causes New Stir as He Considers Senate Run
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro seemed to offer more definitive language than usual about a possible 2018 run for U.S. Senate during an interview with CBS News on Thursday. Full Story
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