Democratic candidate for governor Andrew White donated "as a business owner" to Kentucky GOP
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White has made half a dozen political donations at the federal level over the years. One stands out. Full Story
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Campaign finance for dummies: A guide to Texas election rules
We’ve compiled an overview of everything Texans should know about campaign finance reports and why they’re important. Full Story
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Here's why it's hard for Texans to get alcohol shipped directly to them
Texas liquor laws are infamously complex, and the reason dates back to the end of Prohibition. Full Story
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Despite sunny economy, Texas budget forecast is dreary
Though unemployment is low and tax revenue is on the rise, big bills coming due for the state’s highways and health care programs are giving Texas lawmakers some heartburn. Full Story
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In report, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott boasts economic growth, record unemployment
Gov. Greg Abbott released his second "Report to the People of Texas," which chronicles the state's victories in 2017. But it skims over a few major challenges Texas faced during the past year. Full Story
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Austin-area Reps. Hinojosa, Howard and Rodriguez talk immigration, special education
Watch the full video of our conversation in Austin with state Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard and Eddie Rodriguez. Or check out our full recap. Full Story
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Analysis: In Texas elections, size matters
The blue wave some Democrats hope for has to be big enough to top the red seawall that protects Republicans. The Democrats don’t need a wave in 2018 — they need a tsunami. Full Story
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Does business group's use of "dark money" for its political action committee follow state ethics rules?
The powerful Texas Association of Business has been using "dark money" — which obscures the identity of political donors — for its political action committee. The group says the money's used only for administrative expenses. Full Story
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With $2.4 million haul, Beto O'Rourke easily outraised Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to close out 2017
The congressman challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018 says he had his biggest fundraising quarter so far. Full Story
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Texas Republican executive committee censures House Speaker Joe Straus
The State Republican Executive Committee voted to censure Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, on Saturday, dinging the outgoing state leader for standing in the way of the party leadership group's priorities. Full Story
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As anti-abortion activists prepare to rally in Austin, they celebrate a "sensational" year
When anti-abortion activists march outside the state Capitol on Saturday, they'll do so celebrating a year of multiple successes at the state and federal level. Full Story
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After no-bid deal falls apart, Texas Education Agency review calls for clearer contracting procedures
An internal review of the Texas Education Agency's contracting regulations found this week that the agency needs a more concrete process for determining whether to bypass competitive bidding when it enters into a new contract. Full Story
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How might Texas win Amazon's second headquarters? Not with flashy financial incentives.
Some cities fighting to house Amazon's coveted second headquarters have offered up billion-dollar financial incentives. If a Texas city lands the headquarters, experts don't expect incentives to be the main reason. Full Story
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In fraud trial, lawyer for Carlos Uresti claims senator’s ignorance of business partners’ wrongdoing
In opening arguments in the federal criminal case against state Sen. Carlos Uresti, prosecutors alleged that he used his reputation as a public official to lend credibility to a frac-sand company's Ponzi scheme. But defense attorneys for the San Antonio Democrat claim he was never aware of the company's criminal activity. Full Story
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These Texas lawmakers are forgoing their pay during the government shutdown
The Texas Tribune checked with all the Texans in Congress about whether they planned to forgo their pay during the government shutdown that began Saturday. Full Story
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Land Commissioner George P. Bush walks back call for special session on Harvey relief
“I clearly misspoke,” Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said after calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to order a special legislative session to allocate funds for Hurricane Harvey relief. Full Story
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Texas employees get Friday off to celebrate "Confederate heroes"
State employees have the day off on Friday for Confederate Heroes Day, which has a controversial history in Texas. Full Story
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Federal shutdown would hurt Harvey victims, land commissioner tells lawmakers
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush told a House committee that badly-needed relief money would be delayed even more if the federal government shuts down. Full Story
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Nearly a year after FBI raid, Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti heads to trial to face 11 felony charges
State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, a two-decade veteran of the Texas Legislature, is heading to trial in a criminal fraud case. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: Could Texans receive a false alarm about a nuclear missile launch?
No, because the state has no warning system like Hawaii does. Full Story
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