The Evening Brief: Sept. 12, 2013
Your evening reading: Democrats slam tweet from Abbott adviser; FreedomWorks endorses Sessions' Tea Party opponent; Cornyn opposes Summers for Fed post Full Story
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Sessions Draws a Tea Party Opponent
A former supporter — Tea Party activist Katrina Pierson — of U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, has decided to challenge the incumbent in next year's Republican primary. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Are Suburban Women in the Democratic Resurgence Recipe?
While the Hispanic vote has been the focus of much of the analysis of Democrats’ prospects for turning the Republican tide, in the short term, they will almost certainly need to look to suburban women — especially if Wendy Davis is at the top of the ticket. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 12, 2013
The gay rights debate that sparked a bitter fight in San Antonio this summer may soon be moving to Houston. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry takes jobs ads to Maryland; Cruz calls Obama "too hawkish and too dovish"; Villarreal rules out run for comptroller Full Story
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Opinions Mixed on Energy Companies' Role in Protecting Species
Texas' biggest oil and gas companies are looking to take a prime role in protecting threatened species in the state, and such participation is drawing mixed opinions among environmental advocates. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 11, 2013
The quickly shifting debate over Syria has exposed a rift between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 10, 2013
Opposition in Texas to an attack on Syria continued to calcify on Monday as the debate in Washington took a surprise turn. Full Story
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Democratic Lawmakers Ask Texas Military Forces to Process Same-Sex Benefits
UPDATED: Sixteen Democratic state lawmakers have called on the Texas Military Forces to process veteran benefits claims for same-sex spouses while it awaits an opinion from Attorney General Greg Abbott. Full Story
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In New Web Video, Dewhurst "Standing Tall" for Texas
In a new campaign web video released Monday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tells voters that "you can't have opportunity without freedom" and urges them to "stand tall" with him against Washington encroachment on Texas values. Full Story
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Wayne Christian Joins Crowded Railroad Commission Race
Former State Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, says he will run for the Railroad Commission, joining a crowded field. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 9, 2013
Among Texans in Congress, opposition to military action in Syria may be hardening. Full Story
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Newsreel: Replacing Jefferson, Clamor Time
In this edition of the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson is hanging up his robe, and 2014 candidates are busy trying to convince potential donors they're worth an investment. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott won't say whether state will sue over San Antonio ordinance; 2014 primaries to use maps approved this summer; Abbott asked for ruling on same-sex veteran benefits Full Story
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Judges: 2014 Primaries Can Use Maps Approved This Summer by Lege
The state’s 2014 primaries will be held using the congressional and legislative maps approved this summer by lawmakers during a special session, a federal panel of judges in San Antonio ruled Friday. Full Story
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For Many Candidates, a Chicken-and-Egg Problem
Political contributors are ready and willing to give to candidates who can show them some reason — in a very competitive season — why they ought to contribute. But that's not as easy as it looks. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
The end of a contentious fight over gay rights in San Antonio has put Mayor Julián Castro's political fortunes back in the spotlight. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: San Antonio approves nondiscrimination ordinance; Cruz talks Obamacare, Syria in visit to El Paso; Davis' father dies Full Story
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San Antonio Passes LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Before a crowd of hundreds at City Hall, the San Antonio City Council adopted a controversial ordinance Thursday aimed at preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Full Story
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Interactive: Special Session Campaign Finance Analyzer
We’ve updated our campaign finance analyzer to cover all of the contributions to statewide officeholders and candidates during the three special sessions this summer. Full Story
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