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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.
Trump's remarks touched off an uproar in the Republican Party. In Texas, Republicans offered forceful criticism of the comments but did little to suggest their overall support for Trump has wavered. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton has won his biggest legal victory yet since securities fraud allegations surfaced more than a year ago. Full Story
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Also, CD-23 challenger Pete Gallego attacks Washington-style politics in one ad and is attacked as a Washington insider in another one. Full Story
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Also, Abbott replaces a pair of "holdovers" on the Texas Ethics Commission. Full Story
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In the state's most competitive congressional race, Pete Gallego pushed back Thursday on claims that he became a lobbyist after losing the seat to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd two years ago. Full Story
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's ability to appeal to women voters — even in a red state like Texas — is under scrutiny. Full Story
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning a trip to Texas to help Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, in the home stretch of his heated rematch with Pete Gallego. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday lost his last-minute bid for a court injunction to prevent the federal government from transferring its oversight of internet registrations to an international body. Full Story
Also, Donald Trump adds a fundraising stop in San Antonio next month. Full Story
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Also, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rolls out the members of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump's Texas leadership team. Full Story
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