Led by Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas has fought the federal government for control over various issues, including environmental regulation and oversight of voting laws. Use this interactive to look at the current legal battles.
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The Polling Center: Texas GOP Voters, Congress and Immigration
Republican voters in Texas still have immigration and border security atop their lists of most important problems facing the state, and their sway over members of the Texas delegation will be noted by political colleagues and potential opponents alike.
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The Brief: July 18, 2013
The national spotlight may fall on Texas once more as Gov. Rick Perry signs some of the strictest abortion measures in the country into law.
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TribCast: Session Status, Abbott Announcement and Money
Brandi, Reeve, Ben and Ross discuss the agenda items that have and haven’t been ticked off the to-do list in the special session, Attorney General Greg Abbott’s future plans and the recently released campaign finance totals.
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Slideshow: Abbott Tours State After Launching Bid
After announcing his candidacy for governor in San Antonio on Sunday, Attorney General Greg Abbott began a tour that is scheduled to have him cover 10 cities over five days. This slideshow looks at some of the stops he has made so far.
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Abbott’s Adversity a Key Part of His Message on the Campaign Trail
Attorney General Greg Abbott’s story of adversity has the potential to resonate deeply with voters. But in the past, it has exposed him to criticism from those who say he has battered the legal protections he benefited from for political gain.
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Slideshow: Abbott Launches Campaign for Governor
After announcing his candidacy for governor in San Antonio on Sunday, Attorney General Greg Abbott began a tour that is scheduled to have him cover 10 cities over five days. This slideshow looks at the stops he has made so far.
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The Brief: July 17, 2013
Attorney General Greg Abbott’s debut week on the gubernatorial campaign trail has revealed how he may seek to distinguish himself from Gov. Rick Perry.
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The Evening Brief: July 16, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott disputes claims he made deal not to run against Perry; Dewhurst ad touts abortion bill; Perry signs South Texas university bill
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Video: Dewhurst Ad Touts Abortion Bill’s Passage
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst released a re-election campaign video Tuesday emphasizing his faith and his work on the recently passed legislation increasing abortion restrictions.