The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
The Texas Tribune is launching its first-ever Facebook group for people who want to engage in a constructive dialogue about the policy challenges facing our state. Are you in? Full Story
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After the embattled Austin Democrat overcame criminal charges late last year, many observers thought she was poised for a comeback. Then the Dawnna Dukes campaign virtually disappeared. Full Story
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At a Tuesday forum in downtown San Antonio, the few differences that emerged between Democratic candidates vying to represent Congressional District 23 came when they tried to cast themselves as the best person to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. Full Story
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U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who President Donald Trump once asserted could not be fair to him because of Curiel's Mexican heritage, has ruled in favor of the White House in a lawsuit over construction of a border wall. Full Story
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The decision came the same day the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast-track a decision President Donald Trump wanted on the fate of the nation's "Dreamers." Full Story
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President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March. Full Story
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A pioneer in the San Antonio tech scene who worked with Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016 will run the president's full campaign in 2020, according to multiple reports. Full Story
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Lack of interest, lack of money and lack of support can all contribute to a major party failing to put a candidate up for election in a given race — especially in heavily gerrymandered districts. Full Story
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Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama's landmark health care law — again. Full Story
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In Tarrant County, the largest county in Texas that voted for Donald Trump, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke drew large crowds over the weekend in his bid against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The bill, which Granger hopes to submit by the end of next week, would fully fund the installation of metal detectors for interested schools. Granger said her proposal is only part of the solution — "everything is on the table." Full Story
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The Texas primaries are one week away. Between statewide races and those for seats in Congress and the Texas Legislature, there are 215 races on the 2018 Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Which ones are on my updated short list? Full Story
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One of seven Democratic candidates vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Laura Moser says that opposition from inside her party has helped her raise more than $60,000 in two days. Full Story
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke reported raising almost three times as much money over the first 45 days of 2018 as Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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State Sen. Carlos Uresti was convicted of 11 felonies, but that doesn't mean he immediately has to leave the state Legislature. And he'll still be eligible for his sizable government pension. Full Story
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We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying assault rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here's how they answered. Full Story
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We’re tracking daily how many Texans are turning out to vote early in this year’s primaries compared to 2010 and 2014, the last two midterm election years. Full Story
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For the fourth time in as many election cycles, state Rep. Mary González is battling it out on the campaign trail. Her opponent, MarySue Femath, hopes to make history by being the first Native American elected to the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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Watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his Republican challenger, Trey Blocker, virtually debate the issues and politics of the race in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Thursday posted negative research on Democratic congressional hopeful Laura Moser, one of seven Democrats vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson. Full Story
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