Cruz Wins Endorsements From 41 State Lawmakers
In a show of home-state prowess, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has secured the endorsements of more than three dozen state lawmakers in his bid for the White House. 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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Cruz's Planned Parenthood Offensive Divides Texas Anti-Abortion Forces
The no-holds-barred push by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to defund Planned Parenthood is exposing a rift between the two leading anti-abortion groups in his home state. Full Story
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In Iowa, Cruz Campaign Ramps Up — Carefully
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been ramping up his presidential campaign in early voting Iowa but signaling that he is doing it more cautiously than other candidates who have seen their fortunes rise and fall in the 2016 race. Full Story
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Bedford Pastor to Mount Primary Challenge Against Stickland
A Bedford pastor announced Tuesday that he is challenging state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, a Tea Party firebrand also from Bedford. Full Story
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Another Key Perry Backer Heads to Bush Campaign
Austin Barbour is the latest ally of the Texas' longest-serving governor to throw his support behind ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the presidential race. Full Story
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Fiorina Allies Announce Texas Leadership Team
Allies of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Monday named more than two dozen Texas Republicans who are supporting her presidential bid. Full Story
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Weber Sixth Texas Congressman to Endorse Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has secured its sixth congressional endorsement from Texas, landing the support of U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Friendswood. Full Story
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Plano Megachurch Forum to Draw At Least 4 Presidential Candidates
At least four presidential candidates are scheduled to come to Texas next month to participate in a forum at one of the state's largest megachurches. Full Story
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King Announces Run for Fraser Seat
State Rep. Susan King plans to announce Monday that she is running to replace state Sen. Troy Fraser in Senate District 24. Full Story
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In San Antonio, Fiorina Endures Stage Collapse to Pitch Outsider Experience
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Sunday braved the collapse of part of a stage in San Antonio to pitch her outsider experience to a national meeting of women business owners. Full Story
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![Republican Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina speaks to the National Organization of Women Business Owners meeting in San Antonio, Texas on Sept. 27, 2015.]()
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