Bedford Pastor to Mount Primary Challenge Against Stickland
A Bedford pastor announced Tuesday that he is challenging state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, a Tea Party firebrand also from Bedford. Full Story
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Another Key Perry Backer Heads to Bush Campaign
Austin Barbour is the latest ally of the Texas' longest-serving governor to throw his support behind ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the presidential race. Full Story
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Fiorina Allies Announce Texas Leadership Team
Allies of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Monday named more than two dozen Texas Republicans who are supporting her presidential bid. Full Story
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Weber Sixth Texas Congressman to Endorse Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has secured its sixth congressional endorsement from Texas, landing the support of U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Friendswood. Full Story
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Plano Megachurch Forum to Draw At Least 4 Presidential Candidates
At least four presidential candidates are scheduled to come to Texas next month to participate in a forum at one of the state's largest megachurches. Full Story
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King Announces Run for Fraser Seat
State Rep. Susan King plans to announce Monday that she is running to replace state Sen. Troy Fraser in Senate District 24. Full Story
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In San Antonio, Fiorina Endures Stage Collapse to Pitch Outsider Experience
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Sunday braved the collapse of part of a stage in San Antonio to pitch her outsider experience to a national meeting of women business owners. Full Story
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Cruz Crosses Iowa Reflecting on Boehner Departure
The resignation of U.S. House Speaker John Boehner was a topic of conversation as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, toured Iowa on Saturday. Cruz said Boehner's exit shows people are "frustrated out of their minds" with the Republican Party. Full Story
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Extolling Thriftiness, Cruz Opens Iowa Office
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, opened the first Iowa outpost of his presidential bid Saturday morning with an emphasis on campaign frugality that he said bedeviled two former foes. Full Story
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In North Texas, McCarty and Tea Party Flourish
What began as an almost accidental plunge into politics for Julie McCarty has evolved into what is arguably the state’s most influential Tea Party group, supplanting some of the power held by traditional Texas centers of conservative gravity. Full Story
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Texans Eye Leadership Posts After Boehner Retires
U.S. House Speaker John A. Boehner’s retirement could create an opportunity for at least two Texas Republicans — U.S. Reps. Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling, both of Dallas — to become national party leaders. Full Story
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With Boehner's Resignation, Cruz Basks in Conservative Jubilation
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a persistent thorn in the side of Republican congressional leadership, basked in the news Friday that House Speaker John Boehner was resigning. Full Story
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Former Lawmaker Sentenced to Six Days in Jail for Drunken Driving
A Travis County judge on Friday sentenced former state representative Jack Stick to six days in jail and a 90-day driver's license suspension for driving while intoxicated, according to prosecutors. Full Story
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The Ticket: The GOP Debate on Immigration
This week on The Ticket: Jay Root and Ben Philpott take a look at how the debate over immigration is playing out in the Republican presidential primary, with perspective from Tea Party activist Katrina Pierson. Full Story
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Former Top Perry Staffer Joins Bush Campaign
Ray Sullivan, a former top staffer to former Gov. Rick Perry, announced Thursday he was joining the presidential campaign of ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Full Story
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TribCast: Primary Drop-Outs and a Wendy Davis Interview
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Patrick and Edgar about the latest shakeup on the presidential campaign trail, legal action over Medicaid rate cuts and Wendy Davis' interview with Rolling Stone magazine. Full Story
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Papal Visit Brings Excitement, Anxiety to Congress
The pontiff's itinerary includes many of the Catholic and secular landmarks of the nation’s capital and its largest city. But it’s his joint address to Congress on Thursday that is sparking the most excitement among political junkies – and some anxiety. Full Story
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Pipeline Company Ghost-Wrote Texas Regulator's Letter
Weighing in on a case before the FCC, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter signed a letter authored by a pipeline company. Critics say the move illustrates a coziness with the industries he regulates. Full Story
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Republicans Circle Neugebauer Seat After Retirement Announcement
Well over a dozen names have come up in discussions about who will vie to replace U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, the Lubbock Republican who announced last week that he would not seek re-election. Full Story
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Rubio's Dallas Fundraiser Draws Democratic Ire
Democratic groups were firing on multiple cylinders Tuesday as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio prepared to drop in on Texas for a presidential campaign fundraiser. Full Story
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