George P. Bush Pledges Coastal Protection
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush told the Energy Thought Summit in Austin on Tuesday that protecting the Texas coast will be his priority during the 2017 legislative session. Full Story
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Guns Up: Texas Tech Will Allow Firearms in Classrooms, Some Dorms
Texas Tech University plans to ban guns in its recreation center, chapel and some dorms but won't prevent students with concealed handgun licenses from carrying in classrooms, according to an operating policy issued Tuesday. Full Story
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Texas Behind in Preparing Kids for College, Panel Told
Texas lags most other states in preparing high schoolers for college and needs to update its readiness standards, Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Raymund Paredes told state senators at a hearing on Tuesday. Full Story
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Texas Lawmakers Mull Boosting Eminent Domain Protections
State lawmakers are considering whether to tighten eminent domain laws to help landowners battling pipeline companies, electric utilities, public agencies or other entities seeking to condemn land their land for public use. Full Story
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Despite Endorsing Ted Cruz, No Record Rick Perry Voted
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry may have stumped for Ted Cruz for president, but there's no record he voted in this year's Republican primary in Texas. Full Story
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Ahead of Wisconsin Primary, Scott Walker Endorses Ted Cruz for President
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday endorsed Ted Cruz for president, lending his support to a former Republican presidential rival a week before his state's primary. Full Story
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Attempt to Boost Diversity at Texas Colleges Could Kill Affirmative Action
The controversy over Texas' Top 10 Percent Rule for college admissions shows how fraught the debate over race and higher education has become. This story is part of our "Price of Admission" series. Full Story
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Report: Transportation Issues Hinder DFW Veterans
For many North Texas veterans, lack of transportation is one of the main impediments to accessing services, getting medical care or holding jobs, a new study finds. Full Story
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Explore the 2016 Texas Elections Runoff Ballot
Texas held its Democratic and Republican primaries on March 1. In 22 races, no candidate won a majority of votes; the top two finishers from each of those races will meet in May 24 runoff elections. Explore the current state of this year's elections here. Full Story
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The Brief: Trump's Winning Voters, But Could He Lose Delegates?
In the GOP race, more attention is being paid to the work of wrangling delegates, an effort that could prove pivotal should no candidate lock up the nomination on the first ballot. Full Story
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