The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
Texas Democrats are being told they have their "greatest opportunities in a generation" this November with Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee and many voters viewing corruption as a major problem in state government. Full Story
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William Inboden said Donald Trump has shown no interest in “learning the responsible behavior of a statesman” and warned that the GOP standard-bearer would risk the country’s national security and diplomatic relations abroad. Full Story
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Many Texans have not made up their mind about which 2016 presidential candidate is getting their vote. What more information could they be waiting for? To many undecided voters in Texas, that question misses the point. Full Story
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A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plan that says it won't be mandatory for Texans to present an ID in order to vote in the November general election. Full Story
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A group led by an anti-abortion advocate received $1.6 million in state funding from a program recently created to help women find health care services paid for by the state. Full Story
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Ted Cruz, seeking to reconnect with Texans after a brutal presidential race, told business leaders in San Antonio on Wednesday that the United States needs a "return to common sense." Full Story
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The University of Houston has been burned before when it comes to the politics of college sports realignment. This time, its supporters are lobbying the state's top politicians for some help winning an invitation to the Big 12. Full Story
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Donald Trump and everyone’s reaction to him might turn out to be unimportant in the next couple of election cycles. If the Republican wins the presidency, he’ll be a factor in the 2018 mid-term elections. If he doesn’t, he’ll be a memory. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton telling county clerks they do not have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is not a sign of "professional misconduct," according to the State Bar of Texas. Full Story
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine Tuesday in Austin denounced Republican rival Donald Trump for comments perceived as a threat against Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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Rallying Democrats in a state that has not gone blue in a presidential election since 1976, vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine declared Tuesday that he and Hillary Clinton are not conceding anything. Full Story
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Donald Trump might want out of NAFTA. Texas congressional Republicans aren't going there. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's Democratic presidential running mate, is set to make a two-day fundraising swing in Texas beginning Tuesday. Full Story
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As speculation simmers about his political future, Ted Cruz is hunkering down in his home state with a weeklong tour aimed at getting back in touch with constituents following a long and contentious presidential campaign. Full Story
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The Texas Attorney General's Office and University of Texas at Austin administrators on Monday asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit by three UT-Austin professors that seeks to block implementation of the state's new campus carry law. Full Story
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A lot can happen when you're distracted by presidential politics. The past week offered a few relatively local reminders of why politics matters. Full Story
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Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who has not endorsed Donald Trump, is now asking Texas Republicans to support the Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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Much of the programming at the Green Party National Convention in Houston this weekend seemed calculated to appeal to disaffected Democrats. Full Story
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Attorney Shawn Thierry on Saturday clinched the Democratic nomination to replace state Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston. Full Story
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Lawmakers are trying to find a way to prevent surprise medical bills, while doctors, insurance companies and patients argue over who is responsible for them. Now, some lawmakers are pointing fingers at the state's insurance department. Full Story
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