Touring Muleshoe, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his support for Donald Trump, saying Hillary Clinton is “manifestly unfit” to be president.
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Man Arrested After Breaking into Texas Capitol
A Fort Worth man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly breaking into the Texas Capitol building and defacing a portrait, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
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Where Texas Republicans Stand on Donald Trump
The surfacing of a 2005 clip showing Donald Trump speaking lewdly about women has caused many Republicans to drop their support for their party’s presidential nominee. Here’s how the controversy is unfolding in Texas.
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What is the first policy you want the next president to champion? Tweet with #TXWatching2016.
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Trump Begins to Bleed Texas Donors
Some Texas donors are withdrawing from attending two upcoming fundraisers in the state for Donald Trump.
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Inside The Last-Minute Scramble for Texas Campaign Money
In the final weeks of the 2016 campaign, party big guns will storm Texas in search of campaign cash.
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Top Texas Republicans Condemn Trump’s Lewd Comments
Trump’s remarks touched off an uproar in the Republican Party. In Texas, Republicans offered forceful criticism of the comments but did little to suggest their overall support for Trump has wavered.
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Analysis: In Texas, Lawmakers Regulate Their Own Regulators
The Texas Ethics Commission regulates legislators. Legislators control the commission’s laws and budget. It’s a complicated relationship.
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Gallego Says He Didn’t Lobby After Leaving Congress
In the state’s most competitive congressional race, Pete Gallego pushed back Thursday on claims that he became a lobbyist after losing the seat to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd two years ago.
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Analysis: Holding Texas Lawmakers Accountable Isn’t So Simple
The state government has been stable for long enough that those in charge should get tagged with what that government is doing wrong.