Paxton trial in Harris County to begin Sept. 12
Attorney General Ken Paxton's newly relocated trial on securities fraud charges is scheduled to begin Sept. 12. Full Story
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Patrick Svitek
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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Paxton trial moved to Harris County
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's trial on securities fraud charges was moved Tuesday to Harris County, prompting Paxton to seek a new judge in the case. Full Story
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Steve Stockman trial on corruption charges to begin June 5
Former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman is set to go to trial June 5 on federal corruption charges. Full Story
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In Houston, Clinton touts Texas as 2016 bright spot for Democrats
Hillary Clinton told Texas Democrats on Friday that despite her presidential election loss, the state provided a bright spot for the party going forward. Full Story
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Rep. Beto O'Rourke, in long-shot bid for Senate, is no stranger to "calculated risks"
To many familiar with U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the 2012 Democratic primary for the 16th Congressional District is not exactly a blueprint for his 2018 effort to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz — but it's certainly instructive. Full Story
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Judge orders Ken Paxton trial moved out of Collin County and delayed
The judge in the securities fraud case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ruled that the trial should be moved out of Collin County and delayed. Full Story
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Judge in Paxton case will rule on pretrial issues on Thursday
The judge in the securities fraud case against Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will rule by noon Thursday on a number of major pretrial issues. Full Story
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Steve Stockman, former aide indicted on fraud charges
The case against Steve Stockman is growing. Full Story
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Abbott looks to conference committee to sort out pre-K dispute
Gov. Greg Abbott is looking to the budget conference committee to sort out a dispute over his prekindergarten initiative as it becomes clear he cannot rely on the House and Senate to fully fund the program in their spending plans. Full Story
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Phillip Huffines files to run for Texas Senate
Phillip Huffines, whose twin brother Don already serves in the Senate, submitted paperwork to begin raising money for a campaign for Senate District 8. Full Story
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