TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from June 1-5, 2015. Full Story
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Despite Early Momentum, Energy Legislation Flames Out at End of Session
Who killed the House and Senate's top energy bills? Their autopsy evokes the names of T. Boone Pickens and Koch Industries and involves plenty of squabbling between the chambers. Full Story
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![A fueling station for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas sits in Austin. As of mid-March, Texas was home to 130 natural gas fueling stations, according to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Those 77 public stations and 63 private ones serve about 7,200 vehicles.]()
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Perry Revisits Iowa in First Official Campaigning
UPDATED: Less than 48 hours after announcing his second run for the Republican presidential nomination, former Gov. Rick Perry started a swing through Iowa on Saturday before heading to New Hampshire and South Carolina. Full Story
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![Former Gov. Rick Perry speaks to an audience of veterans and supporters at a fundraiser for the Puppy Jake Foundation in Iowa, on June 6, 2015.]()
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Health Commissioner to Step Down as Deputy Takes Helm
Kyle Janek, the head of the state’s embattled Health and Human Services Commission, will step down July 1 and be replaced by his deputy, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday. Full Story
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![Kyle Janek, left, head of the state Health and Human Services Commission, will step down July 1. He will be replaced by Chris Traylor, right.]()
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Perry's Pitch: Governors Make Better Presidents
Launching his presidential bid, former Gov. Rick Perry warned of the perils of electing young, grandstanding U.S. senators to the nation's highest office. The dart was aimed at more than one target, and looks to be a centerpiece of the Perry campaign. Full Story
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![Former Gov. Rick Perry announces his 2016 candidacy for president June 4, 2015, in Addison, Texas.]()
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Trade Deal Squeezes Congressional Democrats
Texas Democrats in the U.S. House face an agonizing choice: oppose a sweeping trade measure and deep-six President Obama’s economic legacy, or support it and antagonize labor, one of the largest financial constituents in the party. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas' 10th District talks about recent immigration issues at TTEvents on Feb. 19, 2015.]()
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New in Texas Weekly: Changing Political Seasons
The gavel comes down on session with plenty of last minute theatrics and the first hints emerge on hot races to come in 2016 — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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Analysis: Taking Stock of the Ethics Session
The governor asked lawmakers to put ethics reform at center stage this year. They filed bills. They even voted in favor of some strong restrictions on lobbyists' and officeholders' official behavior. But most of it never got to Greg Abbott's desk. Full Story
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Catch Up on What Happened With Public Ed Issues This Session
Learn more about what happened to pre-kindergarten reform, school choice legislation and other public education issues using our Texas Legislative Guide. Full Story
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The Brief: June 5, 2015
Now that Rick Perry is officially in the race for president in 2016, the next trick is to stay in the race. Full Story
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![It's time to create real jobs; to raise wages; to create opportunity for all; to give every citizen a stake in this country; to restore hope — real hope to forgotten Americans," Perry said Thursday.]()
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Video: Perry Makes 2016 Presidential Bid Official
On Thursday, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially threw his name into the 2016 race for the White House. His announcement comes four years after his first presidential campaign. Supporters say they're not looking back. Full Story
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Video: A Conversation With Dan Patrick
Full video of my 6/4 conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Among the topics discussed: 84th session accomplishments, conservative criticism, the Senate vs. the House, the 2016 presidential race and why he's not running against Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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The Ticket: Ray Sullivan and Ben Carson
This week on The Ticket: With Rick Perry jumping into the GOP race, we talk with Opportunity and Freedom super PAC co-chair Ray Sullivan about Perry's chances in his second run, and we analyze the Ben Carson campaign. Subscribe to the Ticket: iTunes Feedburner Full Story
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Clinton Caps Two Days in Texas With Houston Speech
Accusing Republicans of a systematic effort to undercut voter access to the ballot box, Hillary Clinton in Houston on Thursday called for expansive reforms to U.S. election laws. Full Story
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Prosecutors Could Have More Time in Paxton Securities Case
As an inquiry broadens into whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton violated securities law, a special prosecutor involved in the investigation indicated Thursday that he might have more time to pursue the issue than previously expected. Full Story
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Scenes From Perry's Announcement for President
Former Gov. Rick Perry officially announced his 2016 bid for president Thursday at Addison Airport in North Texas. Here's a look at some of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the event. Full Story
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PerryTracker: Follow Perry on the Campaign Trail
On Thursday, former Gov. Rick Perry announced he was entering the 2016 campaign for president, the second time he has run for the White House. The Texas Tribune is compiling Perry’s public events — past and future — since his official launch. Full Story
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EPA Finds No "Widespread" Fracking Effects on Water
A draft report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds no evidence that hydraulic fracturing has “led to widespread, systemic impacts” on the nation’s drinking water supplies, though the practice has harmed water in some cases. Full Story
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Abbott Signs Higher Ed Bill Ending Fund Touted by Perry
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Thursday that eliminates a controversial startup investment fund long touted by his predecessor, Rick Perry. The legislation directs much of the fund's money to a new researcher recruitment effort. Full Story
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![Gov. Greg Abbott signs several higher education related bills into law on June 4, 2015. He also praised state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, left, for her work in the most recent legislative session on education issues.]()
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"It's Time," Perry Says in Announcing Candidacy
Standing in front of a big white cargo plane with a new "Perry for President" logo, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry made official what he has been hinting for some time: He's running for president in 2016. Full Story
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