At the end of a week of shakeups in the race for agriculture commissioner, former state Rep. Tommy Merritt announced he will join the race for the Republican nomination.
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The Brief: Oct. 18, 2013
Undaunted by his failed effort to defund Obamacare, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has already picked another fight with the White House.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 17, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz won’t rule out another shutdown fight; Obama renews push for immigration reform; Democrat joins attorney general’s race
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Shutdown Took its Toll on Texas Farmers, Ranchers
During the federal government shutdown, Texas agricultural producers were unable to access key pricing data, low-cost loans for their operations or disaster relief payments that many have been hoping for.
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The Brief: Oct. 17, 2013
His push to defund Obamacare may have led to a stinging political defeat for Republicans, but will Ted Cruz try again?
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Creighton Exits Ag Race to Run for Senate; Sid Miller Jumps In
The race for agriculture commissioner got a shake-up on Wednesday night, as state Rep. Brandon Creighton announced he would instead run for state Senate and former state Rep. Sid Miller said he would enter the ag commissioner’s race.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 16, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz backs down but won’t admit defeat; Hutchison criticizes Republicans who “hijacked” budget debate; Cruz and Cornyn meet with Texas Democrats
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Polling Center: Deflecting Immigration Questions
Uncomfortable questions about in-state tuition might prompt candidates like Greg Abbott to reach into Rick Perry’s bag of tricks for an issue that addresses immigration issues without inflaming the wrong voters.
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Reverse Mortgage Plan’s Fate is in Voters’ Hands
Currently the only state that doesn’t allow seniors to use reverse mortgages for purchasing homes, Texas could switch course if voters approve a constitutional amendment in the Nov. 5 election.
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The Brief: Oct. 16, 2013
As a House Republican debt deal unraveled on Tuesday, attention turned yet again to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.