Democrats are playing defense after a former border sheriff pleaded guilty to federal charges. The news comes after a firestorm over comments Greg Abbott made likening corruption near the Rio Grande to “third world” conditions.
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TribLive: A Conversation With Mike Collier
Full video of my 4/17 TribLive conversation with Mike Collier, the Democratic nominee for Texas comptroller in 2014.
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Demographics
Some Heard Softening Tone From Patrick During Immigration Debate
During a debate on immigration this week, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick appeared to move away from divisive immigration rhetoric that has drawn fire in the past.
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Higher Education
Transparency Committee Proceeds Cautiously as Emotions Rise
Following the release of a special counsel’s report laying out possible grounds for University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall’s impeachment, a legislative committee is proceeding cautiously as it determines its next steps.
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Health care
The Brief: April 17, 2014
The grand jury investigation into Rick Perry’s veto of funding for the Public Integrity Unit has drawn new national attention to the outgoing Texas governor who is weighing a return to the presidential sweepstakes.
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TribLive: A Conversation With Marco Rubio
On 4/15 I talked about immigration, health care, Congressional gridlock, 2016 and more with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, at an event in San Antonio co-presented by several of that city’s chambers of commerce.
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Criminal Justice
Fort Hood Shooting Sparks Calls for Concealed Guns on Military Bases
Two separate rampage shootings within five years at Killeen’s Fort Hood Army base have sparked renewed discussion over whether those on military bases in Texas should be able to carry concealed handguns.
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Politics
The Brief: April 16, 2014
Playing to the base trumped any middle ground in a hotly anticipated clash between two rising stars in their respective parties.
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Politics
Patrick, Castro Exchange Blows Over Immigration
As they traded barbs during a televised debate on Tuesday night, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro covered a range of issues beyond the set topic of immigration policy.
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Video: Patrick, Castro Face Off Over Immigration Issues
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and lieutenant governor hopeful Dan Patrick went head to head on immigration and border security on Univision in a Tuesday night event.
