Texas Democrats Gained, if Only a Little, in 2012
Texas Democrats don't hold any statewide offices, and they are terribly outnumbered in the state Legislature. But they were the only gainers in this year's elections. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 26, 2012
Three weeks after the election, secession fever hasn't been quieted in Texas. Full Story
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For South Texas, No Easy Road to Medical School
South Texas health leaders say they've waited long enough to establish a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley. But they've got some major hurdles to cross to get from blueprints to bricks and mortar. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Our interactive look back at the just-ended election cycle, Aaronson and White on fetal pain, Aaronson on the possible end of abortion by telemedicine, Aguilar on immigration bills in the 83rd session, Hamilton on Austin's plans for a medical school, Murphy on which Texas candidates got Super PAC love, Ramsey on the start of the 2014 campaign, Root on lawmaker-lobbyist ties and Formula One's afterglow and my sit-down with three incoming House members: The best of our best content from November 19-23, 2012. Full Story
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Murky Rules for Lawmaker-Lobbyist Ties
Some lawmakers revealed lobbyist ties to investments they made in politically connected banks, and others didn't. It highlights a murky area of the state ethics law — and one some argue needs to change. Full Story
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With "Puzzle" Complete, UT-Austin Med School Plans Move Forward
With affirmation from voters, little stands between the University of Texas at Austin and its desired medical school except hard work and collaboration. It could open as early as 2015, though leaders say 2016 is probably more realistic. Full Story
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Abortion Opponents Back Fetal Pain Bill, More Physician Restrictions
Anti-abortion advocates in Texas championed a string of successful measures in the 2011 Texas legislative session. For the upcoming 2013 session, they are trying to up the ante. Full Story
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Candidates for 2014 Already Getting Busy
The 2012 elections just ended, and whether you're ready for it or not, the candidates for 2014 have already started their political engines. Full Story
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From "Oops" to Cruz, An Election Timeline
With apologies to Charles Dickens, this was an election cycle marked by the worst of candidates and the best of candidates. This is our rendering — our timeline — of the progression from Gov. Rick Perry’s remarkably unsuccessful campaign for president to U.S. Sen.-elect Ted Cruz’s surprising political debut. Full Story
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Employee Union Says Low Prison Pay Jeopardizes Security
Prison employee union leaders are pressuring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Legislature to provide better pay, arguing that understaffing is particularly dangerous during the holidays. Full Story
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TribCast: The Worst Candidates and the New Guys
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily reflect on The Washington Post's pick for worst candidate of 2012, consider the new faces in Texas politics and look forward to two new medical schools. Full Story
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Video: Lawmakers Look Ahead to 83rd Session
With the election behind them, the first round of bills filed and the start of the legislative session around the corner, Texas lawmakers will have plenty to talk about around the turkey table this Thanksgiving, including the House speaker's race. Full Story
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Lawmakers Expect Fight Over Anti-Trafficking Bill
Lawmakers have proposed allowing victims of human trafficking to sue advertisers for damages in civil courts. Advocates say they expect to battle advertisers over free speech. Full Story
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Interactive: One More Look at Super PAC Spending in Texas
The 2012 election marked the rise of Super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited funds from individual and corporate donors. These groups spent more than $17 million in Texas, and received more than $100 million from Texas donors. Use our interactive to learn more. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 21, 2012
Weeks after controversy over an attempted dead-voter purge erupted, a major resignation has stirred speculation. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 20, 2012
Your evening reading: 14 Texans sign on to congressional letter opposing Rice as secretary of state; Andrade stepping down; protesters call for Medicaid funding Full Story
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Abbott: State Can Permit Foreign Med Schools to Train in Texas
The attorney general's office has ruled that no laws prevent the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from allowing foreign medical schools to send students to complete their training in Texas hospitals. Full Story
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New Lawmakers Asked to Testify Against Consultant
They haven't been sworn in yet, but three candidates newly elected to the Texas House have been asked to testify on the eve of their first legislative session in a lawsuit filed against their political consultant. Full Story
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Secretary of State Hope Andrade Resigns
Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is resigning effective Friday, her office has confirmed. Andrade has held the post since 2008, when her appointment by Gov. Rick Perry made her Texas' first Latina secretary of state. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About Conservatives and Hispanics...
For this week's nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about issues important to conservatives and to Hispanics, and about whether Texas Republicans have a good shot at a majority of Hispanic voters in the near future. Full Story
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