Paxton trial in Harris County to begin Sept. 12
Attorney General Ken Paxton's newly relocated trial on securities fraud charges is scheduled to begin Sept. 12. Full Story
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Steve Stockman trial on corruption charges to begin June 5
Former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman is set to go to trial June 5 on federal corruption charges. Full Story
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Study: Texas voter education campaign failed to prevent ID confusion
Texas’ court-ordered $2.5 million voter education campaign failed to prevent widespread confusion about the state’s identification rules ahead of the 2016 General Election, according to a new study. Full Story
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![During the first week of early voting for the 2016 presidential elections, civil rights lawyers took issue with this sign outside of a polling place in Cuero. It did not mention options for casting a ballot without photo ID.]()
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Texas intentionally discriminated with 2011 voter identification law, federal judge rules (again)
A federal judge has ruled — for the second time — that Texas lawmakers intentionally discriminated against Latino and black voters in passing a strict voter identification law in 2011. Full Story
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Here's where Texans in Congress stand on Trump's Syrian airstrikes
Texans in Congress mostly backed President Donald Trump's recent airstrikes in Syria, according to a Tribune survey of the delegation. Full Story
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In Houston, Clinton touts Texas as 2016 bright spot
Hillary Clinton told Texas Democrats on Friday that despite her presidential election loss, the state provided a bright spot for the party going forward. Full Story
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Cornyn, Cruz part of Senate vote confirming Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning. Full Story
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O'Rourke, in long-shot Senate bid, is no stranger to "calculated risks"
To many familiar with U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the 2012 Democratic primary for the 16th Congressional District is not exactly a blueprint for his 2018 effort to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz — but it's certainly instructive. Full Story
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![Former. U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, left, and current U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, right.]()
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House passes budget after more than 15-hour debate
After 15 and a half hours of debate on hundreds of amendments to the Texas House budget, lawmakers in the lower chamber passed the two-year, $218 billion document, with 131 votes in favor and 16 votes against. Full Story
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Midland congressman to lead House investigation into Russian hack
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland, now has one of the most sensitive assignments in Congress. Full Story
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Bills aimed at controversial Dallas-Houston bullet train sail out of Senate committee
Five bills approved by the Senate Transportation Committee Wednesday would impact or hinder a private company's plans to build a bullet train from Dallas to Houston. Full Story
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In shake up, Rick Perry moves into Trump's national security inner circle
President Trump has named Energy Secretary Rick Perry to serve as one of his chief national security advisers, according to a memorandum published Wednesday. Full Story
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To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
No Texas Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in nearly 30 years or any statewide office since 1994. But U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is optimistic he can break the streak, in part by eschewing consultants, pollsters and PAC money. Full Story
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Years after Rick Perry defunded the Public Integrity Unit, state budget writers may revive it in part
Texas lawmakers might revive a special prosecuting unit in Travis County — this one only investigating fraud, not corrupt state officials. Full Story
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Texas Republicans defend "bathroom bill" as North Carolina tweaks its law
As North Carolina lawmakers voted Thursday to revise that state's "bathroom bill," Texas Republicans pushing a similar measure said they are not backing away from their proposal. Full Story
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Rep. Beto O'Rourke to launch Senate run against Ted Cruz Friday
The 2018 Texas race for U.S. Senate is poised to start in earnest Friday, as U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke will officially launch his campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, according to a colleague with direct knowledge of the El Paso Democrat's thinking. Full Story
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![U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, stands at the Mexican-American Heritage Monument at the Texas Capitol prior to the NoBanNoWall rally on Feb. 25, 2017. Thousands of protesters were expected to voice opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration plans.]()
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Stockman, former aide indicted on fraud charges
The case against Steve Stockman is growing. Full Story
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Ted Cruz on health care overhaul: "We have got to get it done"
"That's had a rocky few days," U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told members of the Federalist Society, referencing the House GOP's failed attempt to repeal the law. "But it's important to keep in mind, No. 1, we have got to get it done." Full Story
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Bills to plug public information "loopholes" breeze through Senate
The legislation pushes back against two 2015 Texas Supreme Court rulings that have enabled private companies involved with government contracts to keep parts of those contracts secret. Full Story
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Phillip Huffines files to run for Texas Senate
Phillip Huffines, whose twin brother Don already serves in the Senate, submitted paperwork to begin raising money for a campaign for Senate District 8. Full Story
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![Phillip Huffines is the twin brother and business partner of state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.]()
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