The legislative changes coming in the 2014 elections mean several current lawmakers will be replaced. But their voters, in almost all instances, are likely to stick with politicians of the same party.
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The Brief: Jan. 2, 2014
The political conversation is wasting no time in 2014 pivoting to what is expected to be the biggest story of the year — the November clash between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis.
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Beyond Perry, Future of Deal-Closing Fund Murky
With a year left to go in Rick Perry’s governorship, the future of the Texas Enterprise Fund is unclear. The two front-runners to succeed him have offered mixed messages on the fund in the past.
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As Year Begins, Texas Governor’s Race Heats Up
Welcome to the marquee political contest this year in Texas, where the gubernatorial primaries are all but decided and both candidates are looking toward a November showdown with knives drawn.
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Year in Review 2013
Year in Review: Politics
2013 wasn’t supposed to be a very political year, but in this very political state, it became one.
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Criminal Justice
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Selected for Drone Program
The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as a test site to further study the uses of unmanned aircraft systems.
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For Democrats, a Habit of Losing Big Elections
For Texas Democrats, 2014 marks another run at the statewide offices that have remained out of their reach for two decades. Their challenge: convincing voters that a Democrat can win a statewide race here.
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Harold Simmons, GOP Mega-Donor, Dead at 82
Harold Simmons, a Dallas businessman and billionaire, philanthropist and Republican mega-donor, died Saturday at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. He was 82.
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What’s in a Surname? Bush’s Run Adds to Debate on Hispanics, GOP
Many Republican officials have pointed to George P. Bush, the odds-on favorite in the 2014 land commissioner’s race, as an example that Hispanic candidates are able to win statewide GOP primaries. But several political observers do not see a trend starting.
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A Sales Pitch Aimed at the Audience, Not the Job
Campaign advertising is all about what appeals to the audience of voters — even if that means ignoring the office the candidates are seeking.
