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The Brief: Oct. 11, 2013
A down-ballot dispute over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants has spilled into the governor’s race.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 10, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz supports six-week debt ceiling hike; Republicans to hold fundraiser for Texas Women’s Health Program; federal government to fine West plant company
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Demographics
Polling Center: Clear Demographics, Unclear Politics
Sages in both political parties say they are the natural ideological allies of the rising Hispanic population in Texas. But while the demographic trends are undeniable, the political meaning behind them is cloudy.
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Criminal Justice
Mexican Exiles Speak Out Against Claims They’re Gaming Asylum System
As lawmakers in Washington call for a review of how asylum law pertains to Mexicans seeking protection, one Mexican exile is embarking on his own public relations campaign.
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Politics
The Brief: Oct. 10, 2013
More than a week into the government shutdown, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn sees a potential end in sight.
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Politics
The Evening Brief: Oct. 9, 2013
Your evening reading: national Republicans launch Hispanic outreach effort in Texas; Battleground Texas moving key staffers to Fort Worth; TxDOT may get extra funding for damaged roads
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Abbott Gets Boost From National Republicans in Effort to Reach Hispanics
Attorney General Greg Abbott, the GOP front-runner for governor, is getting help from the Republican National Committee to reach Hispanic voters in Texas.
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Interactive: Campaign Finance Analyzer — Water Texas PAC
Well over half of the money raised so far by the Water Texas PAC came from heavy contractors, Dow Chemical Co. and Energy Future Holdings/Luminant. Use our analyzer to take a closer look at the donors.
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Politics
Battleground Texas Beefs Up in Cowtown for Wendy Davis Campaign
Battleground Texas says it’s focused on resurrecting the moribund Texas Democratic Party over the long term. The group’s focus on helping Wendy Davis in her race for governor shows how much those hopes rest on her candidacy.