The Brief: Aug. 13, 2013
With two Texans playing key roles, infighting within the Republican party on how to defeat Obamacare continues. Full Story
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In Video, Smitherman Calls for "Conservative Crusade" Against Obama, EPA
Railroad Commission Chairman and Texas attorney general candidate Barry Smitherman released a new campaign video in which he promises to protect Texans against the "job-killing policies" of the Obama administration and the EPA. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 12, 2013
If Gov. Rick Perry makes a second bid for the White House in 2016, there is mounting speculation that he may have some home-state competition for the Republican nomination from a certain junior senator. Full Story
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Wendy Davis Discusses Filibuster, Political Future
In an interview with Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune, state Sen. Wendy Davis talks about her June 25 filibuster and the factors she's taking into consideration as she weighs a run for either re-election or governor. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 9, 2013
Obamacare — how Texas should implement it and how opponents in Washington should fight it — was a hot topic in Austin on Thursday, and the views expressed were not necessarily the most predictable. Full Story
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Video: Sebelius Answers Questions on Medicaid Expansion
During a visit to Austin on Thursday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the federal government's plans for expanding Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 8, 2013
Your evening reading: Sebelius open to "uniquely Texan" approach to health reform; Abbott declines to embrace Cruz's temporary government shutdown idea; Paul's former presidential campaign accused of bribery Full Story
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With Big War Chest, Abbott Starts Spending
With the biggest war chest in the state, Attorney General Greg Abbott will be hard to beat in his campaign for governor. His campaign has spent more in the first half of this year than it did in 2012. Where is the money going? Full Story
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The Brief: Texas Political News for Aug. 8, 2013
With the third special legislative session complete, some lawmakers are already beefing up for the political battles that lie ahead in the 2014 election cycle. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 7, 2013
Your evening reading: Dewhurst unveils his re-election team; elected officials discuss border policies crafted by out-of-touch leaders in Washington; judge halts trial in Fort Hood shooting Full Story
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AG Endorsements Underscore House Republicans' Split
The notion that Texas Republicans make up two of the three parties in the Texas House is underscored by the latest round of endorsements in the race for the party's nomination to be the next attorney general. Full Story
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A New Campaign Team For Dewhurst Re-Election Bid
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst unveiled a campaign team heavy on national grassroots experience as he officially announced his bid for re-election Wednesday. Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Aug. 7, 2013
Despite Gov. Rick Perry’s decision to zero out state financing for the Travis County Public Integrity Unit, the prosecutorial team will live on. Full Story
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Branch Files Brief Defending State Marriage Law
State Rep. Dan Branch, who is running for Texas attorney general, filed an amicus brief Tuesday to defend a state law that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: A new twist in the tension between the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas System; new restriction on proxy marriages; a successful heart surgery for a former president Full Story
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Davis Remarks Fuel Democrats' Excitement
Remarks Sen. Wendy Davis made Monday are fueling speculation that she's going to run for governor, giving Democrats renewed hope in GOP-ruled Texas. But breaking a 20-year losing streak won't be easy. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
For transportation funding, it turns out that the third time was, indeed, the charm. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: Wendy Davis weighs her two — and only two — options; Ballot order of constitutional amendments set for November; Department of Public Safety to release "poopgate" information Full Story
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Davis Says She'll Run for Re-election or Governor
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, said Monday she'll either run for re-election or for Texas governor, and that she's working hard to make her decision. Full Story
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Water Legislation to Lift Agency's Profile
The new water bill has raised the profile of the Texas Water Development Board, which loans money for water projects and could be a powerful player in shaping water policy in the coming decades. Full Story
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