Trade has become an emotional hot-button issue this presidential election year, and some Texas lawmakers are worried about what that means for the future of the state’s trade climate.
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Castro brothers light a fire under Ohio Democrats ahead of Election Day
As part of her closing effort to win the presidential race in Ohio, Hillary Clinton called on a couple of Democratic political stars from Texas — the Castro twins of San Antonio.
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In purple Harris County, demographics could trump conservatives
Top-of-the-ballot races have been decided in Harris County by thin margins in recent years, and flipped between parties. But Democrats see the demographics trending their way.
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In home stretch, Cruz keeps focus on downballot, turnout
In the final weeks before Election Day, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has focused his political efforts on protecting the GOP majority in the Senate, boosting other down-ballot candidates and keeping conservative turnout from slipping in Texas.
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Ethics charges fly as Hurd-Gallego rematch comes down to wire
In the state’s only competitive congressional race, incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and challenger Pete Gallego are pulling no punches in the final days of the campaign.
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Report: Texas has closed most polling places since court ruling
A report shows Texas leads the nation in the number of polling places that have been closed since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down part of the Voting Rights Act.
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A conversation with Beto O’Rourke
Full video of my 11/4 conversation with U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Democrat of El Paso. Topics discussed included border security, free trade, term limits, the 2016 presidential race and his possible run for the U.S. Senate.
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Jeb Bush to teach at Texas A&M’s government school
Former Florida governor and ex-presidential candidate Jeb Bush is joining the Texas A&M University faculty and will teach a short course in the university’s public affairs school named after his father, former President George H.W. Bush.
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Can an anti-Trump surge of voters sway Texas?
Texas is expected to go Republican this year, as it has in every presidential election since 1980. But Democrats have watched a turnout surge wash over the state’s most urban, least white areas.
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Commissioner deletes obscene tweet (video)
In the Roundup: A state official uses an obscene term to refer to the Democratic presidential nominee, a Texas GOP congressman says Clinton could face impeachment if elected and millions of voters in the Lone Star State cast a ballot early.