Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a 40-point plan for improving school safety. Here's what it would do.
The plan includes new gun laws, training for school officials and an app. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez sees Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as President Donald Trump's "puppet"
In an interview Sunday, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee accused Abbott of "trying to find favor" with Trump, particularly on issues related to the border. "He’s just following in Trump’s footsteps," she said. Full Story
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Analysis: Changing one Texas election watch list for another
The contestants in a handful of the most competitive general election races in Texas weren't in place until this week, when Tuesday's runoffs determined who'll run in November. Full Story
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Report: Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, owes $12,000 in property taxes
According to the Houston Chronicle, the former Dallas County sheriff owes money on seven properties in two counties. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez becomes first openly gay and first Latina candidate to win a major party nomination for Texas governor
After swapping leads early in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff, Valdez pulled ahead of White and will face incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Here's what to expect in the Texas runoff elections
Texas voters will decide major-party nominees Tuesday in 33 primaries that went to an overtime round after the March elections. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Democrats Lupe Valdez and Andrew White stage a small race for the biggest office
Texas Democrats face a true juggernaut in this year's race for governor, and they'll need a juggernaut of their own to pull it off. Last week's debate illustrated how much work they'll have to do to compete. Full Story
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Watch Lupe Valdez and Andrew White debate ahead of the Democratic runoff for governor
Watch the Democrats competing to take on Gov. Greg Abbott meet for the first and only debate before the May 22 primary runoff. Full Story
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Analysis: A Texas governor’s debate can only be a game-changer if it has an audience
Andrew White is finally getting his debate with Lupe Valdez tonight in Austin. In a low-profile race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas, that could make a difference — if, that is, people watch. Full Story
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Meet Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, the Democrats vying to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The candidates in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas governor, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, will hold their sole debate on Friday. You can watch them virtually debate in our Split Decision series and find out where they stand on abortion, gun control and legalizing marijuana. Full Story
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Author Lawrence Wright considered running for Texas governor
Wright said he was ultimately overruled by his family. He also acknowledged that it would've been an uphill battle. Full Story
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Forecasting the Valdez-White debate and understaffed Texas prisons (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Patrick and Jolie about Friday's lone Democratic gubernatorial debate, massive understaffing at one Texas prison and what runoff turnout might look like. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez apologizes for insufficient answer at Latino youth town hall
"This weekend, I fell short," Valdez said in a lengthy statement. "A young woman asked me a question at a forum over the weekend regarding my track record, and she did not get the answer she deserved. I am sorry, and I understand why people are disappointed." Full Story
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Abbott wants special election for Farenthold seat as soon as possible
Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking guidance from Attorney General Ken Paxton on whether he can suspend certain laws he believes are standing in the way of a timely special election for the congressional seat recently vacated by Blake Farenthold. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to challenge Lupe Valdez on border issues
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday vowed to challenge Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez over her views on border security and immigration. Valdez accused the governor of "spewing his fear-based open borders nonsense." Full Story
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Analysis: In Texas politics, breaking out is hard to do
If Texas oil and gas and self-driving cars don't command voters' attention, what will? Andrew White, a Democrat running for governor, is trying to find out. Full Story
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Touting career as "entrepreneur," Democratic candidate for governor Andrew White rolls out plan for 1 million jobs
Andrew White, a Houston entrepreneur in a Democratic runoff race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott this fall, rolled out a plan to add 1 million jobs by promoting Texas oil and implementing a statewide mass transit system. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, Democrats vying to take on Abbott, debate about debates
With 10 weeks until the May 22 runoffs, both Democrats running to take on Gov. Greg Abbott expressed interest in participating in debates. But they appeared to differ on a timeline. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott compares Sarah Davis to Wendy Davis in latest attack ad
Gov. Greg Abbott is intensifying his efforts to unseat state Rep. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place. Full Story
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Analysis: Whose side are you on, anyway?
It's not enough to join a political party as a candidate. They have to believe you're one of them. Full Story
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