Paxton Lawyers Seek Dismisal of SEC Case
Lawyers for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have asked a federal court to dismiss the federal securities fraud charges against him. 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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![Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accompanied by his wife, Angela, left, speaks to the media after leaving the Fifth Court of Appeals on May 12, 2016 in Dallas.]()
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Trump Rules Out Perry as Running Mate, Wants to "Get Him Involved"
Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out picking former rival Rick Perry as his running mate but said there could still be a role for the former Texas governor in a Trump administration. Full Story
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Travis County GOP Limits Power of New Chairman
The Travis County GOP has voted to limit the power of incoming chairman Robert Morrow, a controversial figure whose surprise election earlier this year shook up local politics in Texas' fifth-largest county. Full Story
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With Some Uncertainty, Texas Donors Begin Pitching in for Trump
Slowly but surely, Republican donors in Texas are beginning to come around to the man who bested many of their favorite presidential candidates, including the state's junior senator. Full Story
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![Linda Eden of Denton County poses with Donald Trump poster while attending the trade show at the Republican Party of Texas convention on May 13, 2016.]()
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Trump to Visit Texas for Fundraising
Donald Trump is making his first trip to Texas as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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![Vietnam veteran Jim Faulkner of Calhoun County signs a Trump for President banner at the Republican Party of Texas event in Dallas May 13, 2016.]()
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Paxton Sends "Cease and Desist" to Ex-Staffer Critical of Trump U Investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is seeking to silence a former official who claims his bosses nixed a lawsuit in 2010 against Trump University. Full Story
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Briscoe Cain's Victory Over Rep. Wayne Smith Stands After Recount
After a recount, Briscoe Cain remains the winner in his Republican primary challenge to state Rep. Wayne Smith of Baytown. Full Story
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Abbott Rallies Governors Against Lifting Iran Sanctions
Also, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will lead the state GOP's 2016 Victory fundraising efforts and the state launches a $2 million effort to raise awareness on the Zika virus. Full Story
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Cruz Does Not Change Tune on Trump in Radio Interview
Also, a former delegate wrangler for the Ted Cruz presidential campaign lands a new gig and Texas Democrats will feature Julián Castro at its state convention in San Antonio. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reflects on his presidential campaign push during a Texas Tribune interview in Dallas May 14, 2016.]()
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In Texas, Trump University Shut Down After State Scrutiny
Long before Trump University fell in the crosshairs of Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton, one of Donald Trump's fellow Republicans drew a bead on the now-defunct school: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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![Frontrunner Donald Trump forgoes participation in the final Republican debate with a speech at Drake University on Jan 28, 2016.]()
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