Abbott Says He Will Name Cascos as Secretary of State
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott has reached out to a Rio Grande Valley GOP leader, Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos, for the first appointment of his new administration. Full Story
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George W. Bush, Invoking Father, Urges Jeb to Run
Former President George W. Bush used an event designed to promote a new book to give his brother Jeb a boost. Invoking his father, Bush said: "I can speak for 41 when I say this. He ought to run for president, and he would be a great president should he win.” Full Story
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Feds Have New Leverage in Medicaid Showdown
Next session, lawmakers will have 29 billion reasons to reconsider Medicaid expansion. That's how many federal dollars the Obama administration could hold hostage in exchange for some solution for 1 million uninsured Texans. Full Story
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An In-Flight Challenge
Grant Swartz has spent much of the last decade in the air, dusting crops over rural Glasscock County. That’s been long enough to see the oil and gas boom drastically alter the landscape of his community. This video is part of our Shale Life project. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 11, 2014
Lawmakers filed 365 bills and joint resolutions on Monday, the first day they could pre-file legislation for the upcoming legislative session. Full Story
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Vaqueros Won, but the Broncs Are Still Fighting
Last week, "the Vaqueros" was selected as the new mascot for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. It has since proved controversial, and university and UT System leaders have responded to the criticism. Full Story
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On First Day Allowed for Filing, Legislators Submit More Than 350 Bills
Two months ahead of the first day of the 84th legislative session, eager lawmakers on Monday filed bills addressing issues including guns, texting while driving, health, transportation and much more. Full Story
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Sources: Roy Tops AG-Elect Paxton's Hiring List
Chip Roy, who has worked for several of the state's top elected officials and currently works in U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's political office, is the leading candidate to be first assistant to Attorney General-elect Ken Paxton. Full Story
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Judge Strikes Down State Plans for "Historical Racing"
State District Judge Lora Livingston has ruled that the Texas Racing Commission did not have the authority to allow the installation of historical racing machines — which critics call glorified slot machines — at Texas racetracks. Full Story
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San Antonio Mayor's Race Could Spark Political Shuffle
State Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer and José Menéndez both said Monday they will consider running for Leticia Van de Putte’s seat in the Texas Senate if she leaves it behind for the top spot in San Antonio. Full Story
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Mistrial Declared in Reynolds' Barratry Case
After a mistrial was declared Monday in the case of state Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, a new trial was scheduled to start Jan. 5. Reynolds is accused of illegally offering legal services to accident victims within 30 days of their incidents. Full Story
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T-Squared: It's All About Impact
This week we kick off our fall membership drive, and the argument for supporting us couldn't be clearer: It's about all we've accomplished over the last five years — and the amazing things we have planned for the next five. Full Story
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Bipartisan Group of Lawyers Wants Perry Case Dismissed
A bipartisan group of lawyers led by former Texas Solicitor General James C. Ho filed an amicus brief Monday in Austin, asking a judge to dismiss the case against Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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In Need of Dialysis, but Stuck in Oilfield Traffic
The Southwest Area Regional Transit District helps shuttle people who cannot otherwise get to their medical appointments. But a rush to the Eagle Ford Shale is clogging that lifeline. This story is part of our Shale Life project. Full Story
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Analysis: The Democratic Voters Who Disappeared
Thousands of Texans who voted in 2010 did not come back to do it again in 2014, and most of those voted for the Democratic candidate for governor four years ago. At the same time, another kind of voting — mail ballots — is booming. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 10, 2014
Examples are starting to pile up of the arrival of social media as a force with an effect on political campaigns as influential as traditional media coverage and advertising buys. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Vince Young on His New Job at UT
Former NFL and University of Texas quarterback Vince Young explains why identifying with the struggles of many first-generation college students made him want to return to the university. Full Story
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Villarreal Resigning to Run for San Antonio Mayor
UPDATED: State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is also thinking about a mayoral run, she acknowledged Sunday afternoon. Full Story
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In Legislature, Even Fewer White Democrats
After the winners of Tuesday’s elections are sworn in, there will be only seven white Democrats left in the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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The Playlist: The Easy Winners
In all the statewide races decided this week in Texas, Republicans cruised to victory over their Democratic opponents. So we start our playlist inspired by the state's political and policy-related news with "The Easy Winners" by Scott Joplin. Full Story
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