During Dan Branch’s first year in the House, he was a driving force behind an effort to prevent the disclosure of conflicts of interest that can arise when lawmakers work for firms that lobby the state Legislature.
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The Brief: May 6, 2014
With his opponent’s lapses in disclosure making headlines in recent days, some are now questioning GOP attorney general candidate Dan Branch’s own commitment to transparency.
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In Dems’ Senate Primary Runoff, a Clear Divide
Prominent Texas Democrats are backing David Alameel in a primary runoff for U.S. Senate. His opponent, Kesha Rogers, supports impeaching President Obama and argues that state party leaders are out of touch with their voters.
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The Brief: May 5, 2014
Land Commissioner (and former lieutenant governor hopeful) Jerry Patterson will endorse David Dewhurst in the primary runoff contest over Dan Patrick, Dallas radio station KERA reported on Sunday.
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Video: Perry Talks 2016 on “Meet the Press”
In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Gov. Rick Perry acknowledged that his failed 2012 bid for president was a “botched” attempt, but said, “I think America is a place that believes in second chances.”
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Dewhurst Swings Hard at Patrick During Debate
The first televised debate in an increasingly bitter Republican runoff for Texas lieutenant governor featured testy exchanges between David Dewhurst and Dan Patrick, who sparred over immigration policy and other topics.
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Paxton Violated Securities Law, Gets Reprimand
State Sen. Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for Texas attorney general, violated the Texas Securities Act by soliciting investment clients without being registered as required by law, according to a disciplinary order made public Friday.
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Energy
For State Politicians, BLM Dispute is Fertile Turf
Several Texas politicians have helped draw national attention to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s plans to manage a stretch of Red River land. Area lawmakers who have been working this year on a resolution welcome the extra attention.
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The Brief: May 2, 2014
The rapid rise of so-called dark money, contributions made through political nonprofits that shield their donors’ identities, drew the attention of a House panel on Thursday.
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Ethics Allegations Shake Up Attorney General Race
The first round of the GOP fight for attorney general resembled most of the Republican primary battles this year. But in the runoff, allegations that one candidate broke the law may have shifted the dynamics of the race.
