Your evening reading: Branch announces bid for attorney general; Huckabee endorses Patrick for lieutenant governor; Democrats score influx of cash after filibuster.
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Branch Launches Campaign for Attorney General
In an announcement Tuesday at Southern Methodist University, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, officially launched his bid to be the state’s next attorney general, saying he plans to put an end to “runaway federal government.”
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Abbott: Family Ties Provide Common Ground With Hispanic Voters
Highlighting his ties to the Hispanic community during his gubernatorial campaign launch, Attorney General Greg Abbott is wooing Hispanic voters who have tended to identify with the Democratic Party.
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The Evening Brief: July 22, 2013
Your evening reading: Pauken still pushing for debates with Abbott; Cruz’s father says son was “destined” by God; Peña says he was mistreated during recent traffic stop.
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The Brief: July 22, 2013
A conspicuous visit to Iowa has sparked a new round of speculation about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s political ambitions.
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Video: Cruz Dismisses Talk of Run for President
On Sunday’s edition of This Week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz — fresh from his maiden trip to Iowa — dismissed talk of a possible run for president in 2016.
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New El Paso Mayor Takes On List of Challenges
New El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser faces the task of leading the city amid some daunting challenges. He is focused on partnering with business leaders and former campaign adversaries to help the city move forward.
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Analysis: For Davis, the Top Political Race Might Not Be for the Top Office
The price of political celebrity is often the attention it draws from the opposition. State Sen. Wendy Davis raised her profile with a filibuster, and now must decide whether to fight the GOP at home or on a bigger stage.
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The Brief: July 19, 2013
Sweeping new abortion restrictions have been signed into law, but the fight inside the Texas Capitol hasn’t ended.
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The Evening Brief: July 18, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry signs abortion restrictions into law; House sends transportation funding plan to the Senate; Abbott brings campaign tour to El Paso.