Texas To Factor Into Clinton Push For Latino Voters
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is ramping up her outreach to Hispanic voters, and Texas is playing a prominent role in the coming push. Full Story
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New Era for Health Records Drives Demand for Documentation Help
Starting Thursday, most U.S. health care providers must switch to a new system of computer codes for recording patient ailments. Opinions are mixed about the changes, but they are clearly fueling a greater demand for medical scribes, who focus on entering patient data. Full Story
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![George Thorne of Eye Physicians of Austin examined a patient on Sept. 30, 2015, while Shayla Martinez, a medical scribe, focused on updating the patient's medical records.]()
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Wendy Davis Endorses Clinton for President
Former Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis on Wednesday endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying Clinton's deep history with Texas politics will pay off come Election Day. Full Story
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Amid Lawsuit, Patrick Defends Medicaid Cuts to Therapy
Amid an ongoing lawsuit over deep cuts made by lawmakers this year to a therapy program for children with disabilities, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday offered a sternly worded defense of the Legislature’s move. Full Story
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Cruz Wins Endorsements From 41 State Lawmakers
In a show of home-state prowess, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has secured the endorsements of more than three dozen state lawmakers in his bid for the White House. Full Story
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At Baptist Church, Paxton Repeats Call for Christians in Politics
Urging Christians to “be bold” in standing up for religious freedom, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton touted his work as the state’s top lawyer on Tuesday, championing causes dear to social conservatives at a Baptist church. Full Story
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Pete Sessions Makes His Leadership Move
If U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions is to succeed in his bid to serve as the third-ranking Republican in Congress, the 10-term Dallas congressman will need the support of his fellow Texans. Full Story
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Cruz's Planned Parenthood Offensive Divides Texas Anti-Abortion Forces
The no-holds-barred push by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to defund Planned Parenthood is exposing a rift between the two leading anti-abortion groups in his home state. Full Story
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In Iowa, Cruz Campaign Ramps Up — Carefully
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been ramping up his presidential campaign in early voting Iowa but signaling that he is doing it more cautiously than other candidates who have seen their fortunes rise and fall in the 2016 race. Full Story
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Cruz's Primary Strategy Centers on Delegates
While the crowded GOP presidential field fixates on every polling boom and bust in the early primary states, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is running a different kind of race. Cruz and his team are not chasing states — they’re chasing delegates. Full Story
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Cane Eradication Funds Lost in Political Thicket
Carrizo cane sprouts along the banks of the Rio Grande, providing easy cover for smugglers and drug mules. A new state law says it should be eradicated, but lawmakers neglected to set aside any money for razing cane. Full Story
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Cruz Lets Loose in Lonely Senate Floor Speech
Fresh off the campaign trail in Iowa, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz returned to the U.S. Capitol Monday to escalate his attacks against his party's leadership for not fighting hard enough against President Obama. Full Story
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Bedford Pastor to Mount Primary Challenge Against Stickland
A Bedford pastor announced Tuesday that he is challenging state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, a Tea Party firebrand also from Bedford. Full Story
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Another Key Perry Backer Heads to Bush Campaign
Austin Barbour is the latest ally of the Texas' longest-serving governor to throw his support behind ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the presidential race. Full Story
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Fiorina Allies Announce Texas Leadership Team
Allies of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Monday named more than two dozen Texas Republicans who are supporting her presidential bid. Full Story
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Weber Sixth Texas Congressman to Endorse Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has secured its sixth congressional endorsement from Texas, landing the support of U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Friendswood. Full Story
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Plano Megachurch Forum to Draw At Least 4 Presidential Candidates
At least four presidential candidates are scheduled to come to Texas next month to participate in a forum at one of the state's largest megachurches. Full Story
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King Announces Run for Fraser Seat
State Rep. Susan King plans to announce Monday that she is running to replace state Sen. Troy Fraser in Senate District 24. Full Story
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In San Antonio, Fiorina Endures Stage Collapse to Pitch Outsider Experience
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Sunday braved the collapse of part of a stage in San Antonio to pitch her outsider experience to a national meeting of women business owners. Full Story
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Cruz Crosses Iowa Reflecting on Boehner Departure
The resignation of U.S. House Speaker John Boehner was a topic of conversation as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, toured Iowa on Saturday. Cruz said Boehner's exit shows people are "frustrated out of their minds" with the Republican Party. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks with Iowans on Saturday at a restaurant in Hampton. The 2016 presidential candidate discussed the resignation of U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and what it means for the White House race.]()
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