Dozens of winners from Tuesday's Texas primaries won't face major-party opponents. Here's who they are.
Dozens of candidates for elective office across Texas won't face major-party opposition in the fall. Check out our list here. Full Story
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Sydney Greene
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Sydney Greene was a reporting fellow at the Texas Tribune in 2018, covering politics and policy through breaking news and enterprise stories. She is a graduate of Arizona State University, where she studied journalism and women and gender studies. Before the Tribune, Sydney covered state politics for the Arizona Capitol Times, and has reported for The Arizona Republic, Politico, USA Today, and Teen Vogue. When she’s not out on assignment or working on deadline, you can find her trying new taco places or getting lost in vintage stores around Austin.
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GOP state Sen. Craig Estes ousted; Sen. Bob Hall defeats Burkett
State Rep. Pat Fallon beat state Sen. Craig Estes for a seat in the Legislature's upper chamber, while state Sen. Bob Hall held off state Rep. Cindy Burkett. Meanwhile, Angela Paxton won Texas' most expensive state Senate primary. Full Story
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We asked all 38 Texans in Congress about gun control after the Florida school shooting. Ten answered.
We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying assault rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here's how they answered. Full Story
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In lawsuit, Texas couple claims they were illegally turned down as foster parents because they are lesbians
A Texas couple says they were turned down as foster parents because they are gay. Now, the pair is suing the federal government. Full Story
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Austin has mandated paid sick leave for workers, but Texas lawmakers are already working to reverse it
State lawmakers are already saying they will overturn an Austin ordinance passed Friday that requires paid sick leave for private employees. Full Story
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![Austin City Council members and staff listen to testimony on paid sick leave on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. After hearing from more than 200 people, council members passed the ordinance, the first of its kind in Texas, by a vote of 9-2.]()
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In this Texas Democratic primary, the Clinton/Sanders divide still lingers
One of the two women running in the Democratic primary to unseat state Sen. Konni Burton backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. The other backed Bernie Sanders. Remnants of that divide from two years ago can be found in their current match-up. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rails against Republicans who criticize "your own team"
"Some of these people say they want responsible Republicans," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during a speech in Austin on Thursday. "A responsible Republican is a conservative Republican." Full Story
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Abbott announces sweeping plan to combat sexual misconduct, human trafficking
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a sweeping proposal aimed at better protecting people from human trafficking as well as tackling sexual misconduct allegations at the Texas Capitol and throughout state government. Full Story
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How a federal proposal could affect millions of dollars in Texas workers' tips
A new U.S. Department of Labor proposal, which could change how Texas service workers receive tips, is facing greater scrutiny. Full Story
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As anti-abortion activists prepare to rally in Austin, they celebrate a "sensational" year
When anti-abortion activists march outside the state Capitol on Saturday, they'll do so celebrating a year of multiple successes at the state and federal level. Full Story
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