Trump Proposal Exposes Another Difference Between Cruz, Perry
Bombastic billionaire Donald Trump's immigration plan has divided the two GOP presidential candidates from Texas, at least in tone. 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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Perry Lawyers Ask Appeals Court to Dismiss Last Charge
Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Perry are asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to throw out the remaining count in the indictment against him. Full Story
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![Gov. Rick Perry speaks at an Aug. 16, 2014, news conference, the day after a grand jury indicted him on charges related to his veto of public integrity unit funding. "This indictment amounts to nothing more than abuse of power," Perry said.]()
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Process of Getting Mail-In Ballots Poised to Simplify
Texas is streamlining the process by which the disabled and elderly receive annual mail-in ballots. This is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Man Suspected of Capitol Arson Arrested in Iowa
A man arrested in Iowa is suspected of setting fire to a car last week at the Capitol, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Thursday evening. Full Story
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In Bush, Cruz Finds Increasingly Useful Foil
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is sharpening his contrasts with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the mere mention of whom drew loud boos while the senator stumped earlier this week in the South. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks with reporters during a presidential campaign stop in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Cruz is touring the South this week in hopes of building support for the so-called "SEC primary" set for March 1, 2016.]()
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State Attorney Plans to Appeal Decision That Dropped Perry Charge
The Office of the State Prosecuting Attorney is planning to get involved in the pending indictment against former Gov. Rick Perry on abuse-of-power charges. Full Story
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![Gov. Rick Perry speaks to reporters on Aug. 16, 2014, the day after a grand jury indicted him on two felony counts related to his veto of public integrity unit funding.]()
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For Cruz, Southern Push One Part of Long Game
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is spending the week traversing southern states in hopes of building support for the March 1 contests that make up the so-called "SEC primary." Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks Tuesday in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The 2016 presidential candidate was visiting the area as part of a weeklong swing through seven southern states expected to make up the so-called "SEC primary" on March 1, 2016.]()
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In Summer of Trump, Cruz Seeks Momentum
Launching a southern bus tour in Tennessee, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday boasted that he emerged from the first Republican presidential debate with momentum in both fundraising and polling. But he must still grapple with blustery billionaire Donald Trump. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, embraces a pastor who he has known since his childhood during a presidential campaign stop Monday in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Cruz is spending the week stumping in several southern states.]()
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Clinton Campaign Headed for Rio Grande Valley
In her first swing through the Rio Grande Valley of this campaign, Hillary Clinton plans no public appearances, instead meeting with local donors and officials and attending a fundraiser at the home of a longtime supporter. Full Story
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Cruz Bus Tour Sets Sights on "SEC Primary" States
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is hitting the road after the first Republican presidential debate hoping to build support in several southern states that will all hold primaries on March 1, 2016. Full Story
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![U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, shakes hands at The Citizens United Freedom Summit in South Carolina, May 9, 2015.]()
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