Rick Perry Suspends Presidential Campaign
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday suspended his bid for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, facing dwindling resources, bare bones staff and a staggeringly low position in the polls. 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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GOP Frontrunner Trump Returns to Texas Next Week
Also, Ted Cruz and Rick Perry are going up with new ads, a state Senator wants to host a candidate forum in another Senate race and a former House member is exploring a run for Jimmie Don Aycock's seat. Full Story
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Abbott Strikes Accords With Mexico on Transportation, Energy
Also, George P. Bush wields the sword of zero-based budgeting and Glenn Hegar says he's within $200 million on his revenue estimate. Full Story
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Kim Davis Rally Puts Huckabee Camp, Cruz at Odds
Did Ted Cruz crash Mike Huckabee's rally for the Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples? Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was apparently blocked by aides to former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee while trying to appear at a news conference Tuesday with Huckabee and the Kentucky clerk jailed over her refusal to issue gay marriage licenses.]()
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Perry Battling Rumors of Campaign's Demise
Plagued by weekly headlines about his dwindling staff, the stench of political death continues to linger around former Gov. Rick Perry, whose rivals have so far struck a deferential tone in response to questions about his campaign struggles. Full Story
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King, Weighing State Senate Run, Decides Against Re-election Bid
State Rep. Susan King announced Tuesday she is not seeking re-election as she weighs a run for the Texas Senate. Full Story
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Cruz, Huckabee Visit Freed Kentucky Clerk
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, visited Kentucky on Tuesday in a show of support for a county clerk there jailed over her refusal to issue gay marriage licenses. Full Story
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Cruz's Backing a Prize for Lege Candidates
The next wave of Republican legislative primaries is still six months away, but some GOP insiders are already buzzing about whether U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will play a role in shaping the results. Full Story
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With Texas Swing, Cruz Tests Home-State Strength
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, barnstormed his home state Thursday, putting to the test his favorite-son status. Full Story
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Joaquín Castro Stumps in Iowa for Hillary Clinton
Also, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker makes a tour of Texas to meet voters and raise funds for his presidential campaign. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, talks to staffers from Hillary Clinton's Iowa campaign at a morning campaign event in Iowa City on Sunday, August 30, 2015.]()
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