Patrick Sets Committees; Taylor Gets Education
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's office on Friday announced new committee members. Among the new chairs: State Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, who will lead the Senate Education Committee. Full Story
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Three Special Election Runoffs to Be Decided Feb. 17
UPDATED: Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that Feb. 17 will be the runoff date for three special elections — Senate District 26, House District 17 and House District 123. Early voting will be Feb. 9-13. Full Story
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Analysis: Out of Office, but Not Out of Politics
Former Comptroller Susan Combs, who is off the list of statewide elected officeholders for the first time since 1999, still has a sizable political treasury and a desire to make voters out of conservative Texans who don't pay attention to politics. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 23, 2015
More news reports are highlighting growing questions about 21CT's activity at various state agencies. Full Story
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Carson: Don't Talk ACA Repeal Without Alternative Plan
Speaking Thursday at the Texas Hospital Association conference in Austin, potential GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said it was a “mistake to talk about repealing” the Affordable Care Act without offering an alternative. Full Story
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From Richard Pryor to Politics: Houston Lawyer Runs Carson Campaign
Houston lawyer Terry Giles' legal career has ranged from defending Richard Pryor to taking on Anna Nicole Smith. Now he's jumping into presidential politics as the top dog for Republican Ben Carson's nascent campaign. Full Story
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Finding a Texas Way to Cover the Uninsured
Texas hospitals want legislators to find a way for the state to draw down billions in federal Affordable Care Act dollars to cover the uninsured and alleviate the burden on local taxpayers. This is the third video in our State of Mind series. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 22, 2015
From state agencies paying employees' tuition to House budget writers sending a shot across the UT System's bow, here are two good reads to start your day. Full Story
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Video: Four House Members on the Future of Texas
Full video of the LBJ Library Future Forum's 1/21 panel discussion, "The Future of Texas," featuring state Reps. Donna Howard, D-Austin, Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, Sarah Davis, R-West University Place, and Alfonso "Poncho" Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass. Full Story
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Legal Costs Add Up on Both Sides of Perry's Case
While former Texas Gov. Rick Perry waits to see if a judge will toss out the indictment against him, legal costs are starting to add up for both sides in the case over his threat to veto funding for a state watchdog unit. Full Story
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With Change in Procedure, Senate Democrats Lose Clout
With a new lieutenant governor installed for the first time in over a decade Wednesday — and over the cries of Democrats — the Texas Senate voted to break from an almost 70-year tradition intended to encourage compromise among its members. Full Story
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Introducing Our 2016 Presidential Page
Check out our new landing page for Texas-centric coverage of the 2016 presidential election — from the will-he-won't-hes of Rick Perry and Ted Cruz to front-runners' swings through the Lone Star State. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 21, 2015
A day of festivities surrounding the inauguration of Texas' newest governor, Greg Abbott, and lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, ended with the traditional black tie gala. Full Story
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Black Tie Gala Closes Out Texas Inaugural Festivities
Three different musical acts — along with six cash bars — entertained an estimated 10,000 guests including lawmakers from both parties, legislative staff, Capitol lobbyists and some of the state’s top political donors. Full Story
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Companies Linked to Patrick's New Advisers Spend Millions Lobbying
The companies owned and operated by many of the people Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed to his new advisory council heavily lobby the Legislature and rake in millions of dollars in state contracts. Full Story
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Slideshow: Inauguration Day
This slideshow features the work of our photographers, who covered Tuesday's parade, speeches and inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, along with the inaugural ball at the Austin Convention Center. Full Story
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Perry Ranks Among Top Longest-Serving U.S. Governors
Outgoing Texas Gov. Rick Perry has not only become the longest-serving governor in state history. He also ranks among the 10 longest-serving governors in American history. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 20, 2015
Festivities are the order of the day as the state's newest governor and lieutenant governor are sworn in. Full Story
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Video: Abbott, Patrick Speak at Inauguration
Here's video of the inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who took their oaths Tuesday at the Texas Capitol. In their following speeches, Abbott and Patrick talked about how they hoped to help Texas continue moving forward. Full Story
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Mexican Governors Won't Be at Abbott Inaugural
Mexican governors attended the gubernatorial inaugurations of Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry. But in a break with tradition, they won't be in Austin when Gov.-elect Greg Abbott takes his oath of office. Full Story
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