Guzman’s candidacy adds a new dynamic to the primary that is already unfolding between incumbent Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
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Texas 2022 Elections
State Rep. James White, an East Texas Republican, won’t seek another term in Texas House
White, chairman of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, has served in the lower chamber since 2011.
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Operation Lone Star
In a period of conflicts and crises, Gov. Greg Abbott goes all in on the border
The governor’s announcement Thursday that Texas would build its own border wall was Abbott’s boldest move yet in an intensifying focus on the region.
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Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall, but does Texas have the ability — or money — to do so?
Critics have denounced Abbott’s proposal as “political theater” that won’t pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it’s time to secure the border.
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TribCast
TribCast: Will Texas build its own border wall?
In this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Patrick and James about Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall idea, the politics of South Texas and the GOP statewide ticket in 2022.
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Demographics
Republicans think they can take South Texas — especially after a win in McAllen
Statewide officials are campaigning in the Democratic stronghold and GOP groups are now targeting statehouse districts.
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Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will build a border wall, but doesn’t yet give details on cost or location
The governor suggested more details would be released next week. The announcement Thursday of several initiatives is the latest in an ongoing conflict between Abbott, a Republican, and Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration.
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Politics
Kamala Harris to host White House meeting with Texas Democrats who blocked voting bill
The meeting will take place Wednesday, according to Harris’ office.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announces run for Tarrant County judge
One of the last remaining Republican mayors of a big city is jumping back into the political arena after not seeking reelection.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Analysis: Ken Paxton’s attractive troubles
The 2022 political season is just starting, but there are already three Republicans with statewide experience running for attorney general — including the incumbent.
