Abbott Nixes Freedom From Religion Tableau
A "winter solstice" display by the Freedom From Religion Foundation has been ordered removed from the Texas Capitol after Gov. Greg Abbott called it a "juvenile parody." Full Story
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As Oil Prices Plunge, New Scrutiny of Gas Tax Credit
By reclassifying oil wells as gas wells, producers can often claim a generous state tax credit targeting “high cost” natural gas. Now, some lawmakers say the policy deserves a fresh look. Full Story
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Wendy Davis "Would Love the Opportunity to Serve Again"
Nobody, including Wendy Davis, knows where she’s headed in politics. "I don't have my sights set on anything right now," she told The Texas Tribune. But she wouldn't rule out a future political run if an opportunity arises. Full Story
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Attorney General's Office: Abbott's Budget Vetoes Should Stand
Gov. Greg Abbott was well within his powers when he vetoed more than $200 million in funds approved by the Texas Legislature this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office wrote in an opinion issued Monday. Full Story
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Paxton: Universities Can't Ban Guns in Dorms
Texas universities would be violating the state's new campus carry law if they banned guns in dormitories, Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a non-binding opinion issued Monday afternoon. Full Story
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In Alabama, Cruz Doubles Down on Southern Strategy
Cruz returns to familiar ground as a top-tier candidate with a more sophisticated stump presence but with more contenders vying for territory key to GOP presidential hopefuls. Full Story
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Cruz Faces Fresh Wave of Inconsistency Charges
Ted Cruz woke up Sunday morning to a fresh barrage of charges of inconsistency, allegations that go far beyond his battle with Marco Rubio over their roles in the 2013 immigration debate. Full Story
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New Presidents, Old Statues and Guns: The Year in Higher Education
College campuses always seem to attract controversy, but in 2015 Texas universities seemed to have more than their normal share. Full Story
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In Alabama, Sessions Defends Cruz on Gang of Eight
Ted Cruz, locked in a heated battle with Marco Rubio over their immigration records, received an assist Saturday afternoon from one of the most hardline opponents of illegal immigration in the U.S. Senate. Full Story
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Cruz Campaign to Open Volunteer Residence in New Hampshire
The Cruz campaign could house 40 volunteers nightly for its push on the ground in the key early voting primary state. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Parody Christmas Ad to Air During SNL
Check out the Ted Cruz parody Christmas ad the Texas senator and GOP presidential contender has paid to air in Iowa during Saturday Night Live. The ad features Cruz and his family reading tongue-in-cheek Christmas stories like "The Grinch Who Lost Her Emails." Full Story
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In Rubio Feud, Cruz Camp Seeks Pivot to Offense
As the Cruz campaign tells it, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz led the fight against the Gang of Eight immigration bill, while Rubio's fingerprints are all over it. Full Story
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In Iowa, Davis Tells Clinton Supporters to Keep Foot on the Gas
It's been more than a year since Wendy Davis resoundingly lost her Texas gubernatorial bid, but she was no political afterthought in a campaign swing for Hillary Clinton in Iowa. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Allen West to Texas Sunset Commission
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday announced the appointment of conservative firebrand Allen West, a former Florida congressman and prominent Fox News contributor, to the state's Sunset Commission. Full Story
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Lawsuits, Big Dollars on the Border Top 2015 Immigration Headlines
If non-Texans were still unsure how much the state's Republican lawmakers oppose President Obama's immigration and border security policies, 2015 likely cleared that up. Full Story
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Analysis: For Many Candidates in Texas, Election is No Contest
Now that the political candidates have filed, some of the races in the 2016 election cycle have come to an end. It's not that the elections are over, but 75 federal and state lawmakers don't have any major-party opponents. Full Story
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Revisit Our Series on State Contracting Problems
Since Texas began looking to privatize many state services more than 20 years ago, multiple contracts representing billions in public dollars have blown up in the state's face. Here's a look at Contract High, our series taking a look at some of those contracting problems. Full Story
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Rubio Looms Large as Cruz Launches Tour
Embarking on a weeklong tour of southern states, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz finds himself on the defensive as Sen. Marco Rubio continues pecking away at Cruz's stands on immigration and foreign policy. Full Story
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Ruben Hinojosa Wants Ruben Hinojosa's House Seat
One Democratic candidate to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa in Congressional District 15 is Ruben Ramirez Hinojosa, a 33-year-old University of Houston law student and U.S. Army combat veteran from McAllen. Full Story
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Who's Running in the 2016 Texas Primaries? Get Your Answers Here
The ballots for 2016’s Republican and Democratic primary elections are set — for the most part. Here's an unofficial list of who has filed to run. The parties are finishing up their work and getting official versions to the state. We'll update and finish our list as they finish theirs. Full Story
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