Turner Vows Floor Vote in Challenge to Straus
In his bid to unseat House Speaker Joe Straus, Frisco state Rep. Scott Turner is making it clear that he plans to force a vote on the first day of the legislative session. Full Story
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On First Day Allowed for Filing, Legislators Submit More Than 350 Bills
Two months ahead of the first day of the 84th legislative session, eager lawmakers on Monday filed bills addressing issues including guns, texting while driving, health, transportation and much more. Full Story
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In Legislature, Even Fewer White Democrats
After the winners of Tuesday’s elections are sworn in, there will be only seven white Democrats left in the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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Analysis: Blue Hopes Drowned by a Sea of Red
Texas voters reasserted themselves in the face of ballyhooed Democratic voter turnout efforts: This remains — emphatically — a Republican state. Full Story
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Liveblog: 2014 General Election Results
Throughout the night, our liveblog will keep you updated on the results of general election battles statewide, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted, from local legislative races to the governor's race. Full Story
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Changing Demographics Create a Battleground in North Texas District
Democrats are hoping to take advantage of the shifting demographics in Irving to flip Texas House District 105, which has been held by a Republican for more than a decade. Full Story
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Analysis: Division Might Be Strength for Straus
House Speaker Joe Straus, seeking a fourth term at the helm of the chamber, is facing a challenge from state Rep. Scott Turner. If Straus prevails, he could gain an advantage in setting the agenda for the next legislative session. Full Story
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Analysis: A Lot of Races, But Not as Much Drama
With fewer than 10 weeks remaining until Election Day, almost all of the Texas races for Congress and the Legislature are all but over. Just a handful of competitive races remain. Full Story
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A Longshot for Speaker, With Money to Spend
Rep. Scott Turner, R-Frisco, has not been in the Texas House for two years, but the freshman lawmaker and former California congressional candidate has his eye on the top job there: speaker. Full Story
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Analysis: A Pressing Conundrum for Texas Capitol Gatekeepers
Pretty soon, Texas lawmakers will have to decide who is a reporter — and who isn't. Full Story
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Analysis: Is That Any Way to Attract Los Gringos?
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, speaking at the Texas Democratic Party convention on Friday, referred to the GOP using Spanish profanity. The line drew gasps and laughs from the audience and anger from conservatives. Full Story
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Analysis: A Speaker Who May Have Less of a Say
House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, enters the next legislative session as a clear favorite for re-election, but the issues raised in the conservative wave in this year's elections could dominate the Legislature's calendar. Full Story
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HD-105 Runoff Candidates Hope to Claim District for Democrats
In the May 27 Democratic runoff for House District 105, two lawyers from Irving are contending for the chance to take on a former Republican former state legislator. Full Story
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Flynn: "Obnoxious Attitude" Not a Basis for Impeachment
The co-chair of the committee considering the actions of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall has concluded that the regent's behavior does not warrant impeachment. Full Story
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Two Republican Factions Split House Races
In Tuesday's House primaries, establishment Republicans and movement conservatives split the trophies, and at least one incumbent — a Democrat — was a hair's breadth from a runoff. Full Story
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In HD-92 Race, a Fiercely Divided Republican Party
After a polarizing freshman term in the state House, Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, a Tea Party backer, has drawn backlash from some Republicans in a closely watched race. Full Story
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Turner's Declaration Could Create New Issue for Republican Primaries
Rep. Scott Turner, R-Frisco, wants to be speaker of the Texas House. That could make him a topic of discussion in this year's Republican primaries for the House. Full Story
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Friendly Fire in Texas Legislative Races
What's normal in Texas general elections — legislators in one party endorsing candidates challenging colleagues from the other party — is turning up in primaries. Full Story
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Guest Column: The 2013 Texas House, From Right to Left
What happens when you examine every single nonlopsided vote by the Texas House during the regular and special sessions earlier this year? You have a way to rank them from most conservative to most liberal. Full Story
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Callegari Won't Seek Re-election in 2014
Katy Republican Bill Callegari said Monday he won't seek another term in the Texas House, bringing to 12 the number of state representatives who won't be up for re-election in 2014. Full Story
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