On the Road, Perry Hones Appeal to Religious
Former Gov. Rick Perry, courting faith-based voters in South Carolina, emphasized "second chances" Tuesday as he spoke at a Christian college. 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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Asked About In-State Tuition Law, Perry Defers to Legislators
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday deferred to state lawmakers on whether they want to repeal Texas' in-state tuition law, a measure he signed into law in 2001 and has defended to varying degrees ever since. Full Story
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Rand Paul Keeping a Close Eye on Texas
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is readying his presidential campaign — and his political play for the Lone Star State. Full Story
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At Citadel, Perry Fuses Foreign Policy With Biography
Former Gov. Rick Perry visited South Carolina's military college on Monday in a bid to show that his military background undergirds his foreign policy. Full Story
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HD-124 Special Election Sets Record for Low Voter Turnout
Tuesday's special election to replace former state Rep. José Menéndez appears to have set a record low for voter turnout in races of its kind. Full Story
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3 Texas Sites Under Consideration for Presidential Debate
The city of McAllen, Houston Community College and Texas A&M University have applied to host a presidential or vice presidential debate in 2016, organizers announced Wednesday. Full Story
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Poll: Cruz in "Top Tier" of GOP White House Hopefuls
A week after becoming the first major candidate to announce he's running for president, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has risen to the "top tier" of Republican White House hopefuls, according to a poll released Wednesday. Full Story
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Two Democrats in Runoff for HD-124 Seat
Two Democrats are advancing to a second round in the race to replace former state Rep. José Menéndez, likely adding a few more weeks to the last in a series of special elections. Full Story
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Aiming for Upset, Cruz Brings Presidential Campaign Home
Ted Cruz returned home Tuesday evening to a hero's welcome, rallying hundreds of supporters outside the headquarters of his week-old presidential campaign with an impassioned plea to replicate the energy that propelled him to Congress in 2012. Full Story
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Texas a Key Host for 2016 Fundraising Scramble
Texas is quickly settling into its role as a lucrative state for White House hopefuls, playing host this month alone to several candidates looking to tap the state's deep pool of donor dollars. Full Story
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