Experts and pundits predicted that Hispanics would vote in record numbers to express their displeasure with Donald Trump. In Texas, it doesn’t look like that happened.
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Analysis: Texas GOP, no stranger to facing off with feds, now faces a shift
They might not have predicted this, but Republicans won full control of the federal government in Tuesday’s elections. For Texas Republicans, that removes a major political foil.
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George W. Bush congratulates Trump for win after not voting for him
George W. Bush said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday, a day after a spokesman confirmed the former president didn’t vote in the presidential race.
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Texas Democrats lick their wounds, look for silver linings after rough night
As Texas Democrats pick up the pieces of the 2016 election, a single-digit margin in the presidential race here and a few legislative victories don’t offer much comfort.
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Trump’s shocking upset emboldens Texas GOP
Donald Trump’s presidential victory was the stuff of Texas GOP dreams, and the state’s party leaders are moving quickly to capitalize on this once-in-a-century opportunity.
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Energy
Texas Libertarians clinch ballot access, Greens fall short
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas’ next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route.
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Day after GOP sweep, Texas congressman aims to climb House ranks
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, is running for a high-ranking position among his party’s leadership for the next Congress.
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Texans who could serve in Trump’s Washington
Throughout his campaign, Trump cultivated a number of loyal allies in Texas, making for no shortage of options as his transition team looks to staff the incoming administration.
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Democrats pick up four Texas House seats
The latest election returns showed Democrats picking up four seats in the Texas House.
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Criminal Justice
Republicans sweep Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals races
Republicans running in three Texas Supreme Court races and three Texas Court of Criminal Appeals races enjoyed strong victories on Tuesday.