The Brief: Aug. 5, 2015
A day after his indictment was made public, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told his supporters he expects he'll be "fully vindicated." Full Story
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Otto Explains Maritime Museum Money Mixup
The mystery of a seemingly abandoned nautical appropriation in the state budget became clearer Tuesday, with a key legislator saying the $200,000 intended for a non-existent maritime museum got tangled in a miscommunication. Full Story
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Texplainer: If Convicted, Will Paxton Have to Leave Office?
Paxton has indicated he won't resign after being indicted Monday on three felony securities fraud charges. But, hypothetically, what would happen if the case makes its way through the legal maze and Paxton is found guilty? Full Story
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Perry Doesn't Make Cut for Presidential Debate
Former Gov. Rick Perry has failed to qualify for the first Republican presidential debate. Perry was not among those selected Tuesday by Fox News to share the stage Thursday night in Cleveland. Full Story
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Paxton to Supporters: "I Expect to Be Fully Vindicated"
In his first public statement since being arrested on charges of securities fraud, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in an e-mail Tuesday that he expects "to be fully vindicated of these charges." Full Story
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Bland's Mother Sues DPS, Waller County
Alleging that Sandra Bland's "rights and privileges as a citizen of the United States" were violated, Bland’s mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Department of Public Safety, Waller County and several law enforcement officers. Full Story
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Undercover Video Shows Houston Planned Parenthood Clinic
An anti-abortion group released an undercover video Tuesday showing a Planned Parenthood executive at a Houston clinic discussing how the group recoups costs for providing organs from aborted fetuses for medical research. Full Story
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Pro-Cruz Super PAC Ramps Up With 7-Figure Media Blitz
A super PAC backing U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for president is starting to spend the millions of dollars it has raked in. Full Story
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Texas Grand Jury Selection to Become More Random
Texas is on the verge of overhauling the way it selects grand jurors, shifting away from an antiquated process that critics say creates the potential for conflicts of interest. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Buried Treasure: State Budget Hides a Mystery
Lawmakers approved giving $200,000 to a community college that doesn't want it to fund a maritime museum that doesn't exist, and now the Legislative Budget Board may scuttle Gov. Greg Abbott's bid to reclaim the loot. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Health Care Acquisitions Surge
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Health care acquisitions are on the rise, the Sandra Bland case highlights gaps in training to handle suicidal inmates and an interview with Bethanie Van Horne of UTHealth's Children's Learning Institute. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 4, 2015
The indictment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was out yesterday — and so was his mugshot. Full Story
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Cruz, Perry Warm Up in New Hampshire Forum
The two White House hopefuls from Texas participated Monday night in the last major GOP forum before part of the 2016 field meets for its first official debate. Full Story
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Top Texas GOP Officials Offer Measured Support for Paxton
When Gov. Rick Perry was indicted last year, there was a groundswell of support among Republicans for Perry. The response to Ken Paxton's indictment — particularly among some top state GOP leaders — has been more restrained. Full Story
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A Guide to the Legal Players in the Paxton Case
As allegations that Ken Paxton improperly steered people into investments while failing to disclose his own financial involvement take the spotlight, so have a series of legal heavyweights on both sides of the case. Full Story
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Barratry Charges Against Ron Reynolds Downgraded
Felony charges against state Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, were dropped Friday and replaced with misdemeanor charges. Full Story
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Obama Unveils Climate Rules, With Texas-Wide Implications
President Obama on Monday unveiled the final version of his state-by-state effort to combat climate change by reshaping the nation’s energy sector – a plan that has roiled Republican leaders in Texas. Full Story
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Former UT President Joins Law Firm
Former University of Texas at Austin President William Powers has joined the law firm of Jackson Walker, according to the firm. Full Story
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Paxton Surrenders in Securities Fraud Indictment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared for booking in Collin County prior to the public release of a securities fraud indictment against him. Full Story
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Texplainer: How Is a Statewide Office Vacancy Filled?
The rules are a little different for how to complete the terms of statewide executive officials who leave office early. Full Story
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