Perry Blasts Obama Over Women's Health Program
Gov. Rick Perry today added his own voice to the increasingly loud controversy over the expected demise of Texas' Women's Health Program. Full Story
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Federal Judges Order May 29 Primary Elections
The Texas primaries will be held, as expected, on May 29, according to a federal court order issued this afternoon. Candidates have a week to file, starting tomorrow. Full Story
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Prescription Drugs Rolled Into Managed Care, Despite Pharmacists' Fears
Lawmakers have approved carving prescription drugs into Medicaid managed care to save Texas money — an estimated $100 million over the next biennium. But pharmacists worry lower reimbursement rates will drive them under. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 121
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the legacy of Ron Paul, the ramifications of the state's new political maps, and a Texas lawmaker's contingency plans for an asteroid attack. Full Story
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Court Delivers Maps for Texas House, Congress
UPDATED: Federal judges in San Antonio unveiled maps for the state's congressional delegation and for the state House this afternoon, and did it in time to allow the state to hold its delayed political primaries on May 29. The court also signed off on Senate plans agreed to earlier this month. Full Story
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Guest Column: How Partisan Are Texas State Senators?
Brian Birdwell is the most conservative Texas state senator and Rodney Ellis is the most liberal, according to an analysis of senators' votes by Rice University political scientist Mark P. Jones. Full Story
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No Maps by Saturday Will Mean Primaries in June
To hold its election primaries on May 29, the state needs to have congressional and legislative maps by Saturday. If the maps aren't ready by then, it will be June before Texans get a say in the presidential primary. Full Story
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Harris County Stops Late Inmate Releases From Jail
Though a bill requiring that county jails release inmates only during daylight hours didn't pass in the last legislative session, the Harris County Jail has implemented the policy. Full Story
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Perry’s Use of Provision Lifts Perk From Obscurity
Gov. Rick Perry's use of the obscure provision has shed light on a controversial practice that has remained in the shadows. Full Story
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If Perry Runs Again, Then What Happens to Abbott?
Greg Abbott is all set to run for governor, but now Rick Perry might be in his way. It feels similar to 2010, when many thought Perry was a lame duck, but he ran again. Full Story
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Health Care Assistance Program to Shut Down
A program created to help insurance-seekers in Texas cut through the complexities of federal health care reforms is shutting down in April, years before the law goes into full effect. Full Story
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Another Redistricting Deadline Looms
In the land of redistricting, May 29 is only a week away. Full Story
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Billionaire's PAC Admits Contribution Error, Seeks Refunds
The political action committee of Dallas billionaire waste magnate Harold Simmons is asking 18 lawmakers to return about $65,000 in contributions after admitting that an oversight led to illegal campaign contributions. Full Story
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Two Sonogram Bills, Two Different Reactions
Despite their striking similarities, Texas’ abortion sonogram bill and Virginia’s abortion sonogram bill were debated at very different times, and under very different circumstances — leading to a very different national reaction. Full Story
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TCEQ's Executive Director Retiring
Mark Vickery, the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, will retire in May — and his successor has yet to be chosen. Full Story
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Texas Joins Lawsuit to Fight Contraceptive Rule
Texas has joined six other states and a handful of Catholic organizations in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new health care rule approved by the federal government that would require all employers to include coverage for contraceptives in employees' health care benefits. Full Story
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Health Commissioner Signs Rule Banning Abortion Affiliates
Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs signed a rule today that formally bans Planned Parenthood clinics and other "affiliates of abortion providers" from the Women's Health Program — likely ending the program. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Economy, Border Issues Are Texans' Biggest Concerns
At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem. Full Story
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Video: How Late Texas Primary Could Affect Voters, Candidates
Federal judges have set May 29 as a tentative state primary date. The Tribune's Thanh Tan explains what that date could mean for candidates, voters and the election process. Full Story
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Unsettled District Lines Hurting Some Candidates' Finances
Texas' state Senate maps were finalized this week, but the protracted court battle has left state House and congressional districts without boundaries. And as Andy Uhler of KUT News reports, the district-line confusion is costing some candidates time and money. Full Story
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