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TribCast: Texas politicians make their final push ahead of March 1 primary

On this week’s episode, Patrick Svitek and Kate McGee discuss the last push in some of the most interesting primary races on the ballot. But first, we discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s proposal targeting tenure at public universities.

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Republican candidates for state attorney general debate in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. From left: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush; U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler; and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
Republican candidates for state attorney general debated each other in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. From left: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush; U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler; and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. The incumbent, Ken Paxton, declined to participate in the debate. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune/POOL

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On this week's episode, James speaks with Patrick and Kate about the most interesting races on the primary ballot ahead of Tuesday's election.

But first, we discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's proposal targeting tenure at Texas public universities and the effect such a move would have on higher education in the state.

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Higher education Politics State government Dan Patrick Eva Guzman George P. Bush Greg Abbott Ken Paxton Louie Gohmert