State Rep. Dan Branch, who is running for Texas attorney general, filed an amicus brief Tuesday to defend a state law that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: A new twist in the tension between the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas System; new restriction on proxy marriages; a successful heart surgery for a former president
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Davis Remarks Fuel Democrats’ Excitement
Remarks Sen. Wendy Davis made Monday are fueling speculation that she’s going to run for governor, giving Democrats renewed hope in GOP-ruled Texas. But breaking a 20-year losing streak won’t be easy.
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The Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
For transportation funding, it turns out that the third time was, indeed, the charm.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: Wendy Davis weighs her two — and only two — options; Ballot order of constitutional amendments set for November; Department of Public Safety to release “poopgate” information
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Davis Says She’ll Run for Re-election or Governor
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, said Monday she’ll either run for re-election or for Texas governor, and that she’s working hard to make her decision.
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Energy
Water Legislation to Lift Agency’s Profile
The new water bill has raised the profile of the Texas Water Development Board, which loans money for water projects and could be a powerful player in shaping water policy in the coming decades.
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The Brief: Aug. 5, 2013
The House and Senate will get back to business at the Texas Capitol this afternoon, attempting to tackle transportation funding in yet a third special session.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 2, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott opens up about lawsuit settlement; Cruz quiet on McConnell primary endorsement; federal government approves West recovery funding
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Texas Ports of Entry Tapped for Federal Pilot Program
Key ports of entry on the Texas-Mexico border are among those that have been selected for a pilot program that allows local governments to enter into public-private partnerships with Customs and Border Protection.