After El Paso shooting, some Texas Republican leaders decry "white" terror
Land Commissioner George P. Bush linked the shooting with "white terrorism," while U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called it a "heinous act of terrorism and white supremacy." Full Story
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Analysis: A rumor of a game of succession in the Texas Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has done his best to knock down rumors he might take a job with the Trump administration. That hasn't stopped talk about what might happen if he leaves his current job. Full Story
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Pierce Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, is considering running for Congress in his grandfather's old district
The nephew of former President George W. Bush and son of Neil Bush did not rule out a run for Congress in a statement to the Tribune. Full Story
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"Heaven was ready for him." Texans say goodbye to George H.W. Bush
The 41st president was remembered at a funeral service in Houston on Thursday and was buried at his presidential library in College Station. Full Story
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San Antonio approves plan for Alamo Plaza overhaul
The vote follows months of debate over the plan to restore the historic site. Full Story
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Analysis: A few Texas Republicans are singing the blues
It's not unusual for former opponents to turn around and endorse their party's candidates, or to go quiet in general elections — to say nothing at all. But it's unusual to endorse the other party's general election candidates. And yet, that's happening in several Texas races this year. Full Story
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Some Texas Republicans are endorsing Democrats. Is it "Texas over party" or sour grapes?
Two statewide officeholders are among the Republican incumbents who have seen former primary opponents take the unusual step of endorsing their Democratic challengers ahead of the midterm elections. Full Story
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![Top row: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Scott Milder and Mike Collier; middle row: Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Jerry Patterson and Miguel Suazo; bottom row: state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, Bennett Ratliff and Julie Johnson.]()
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Jerry Patterson, a Republican, endorses Democrat Miguel Suazo over George P. Bush
In a rare cross-party move, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson endorsed George P. Bush's Democratic opponent on Friday. Full Story
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush signs plan to overhaul Alamo Plaza
Bush signed the proposal over the objections of several Republican lawmakers. Full Story
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Analysis: In the Trump era, what do other politicians have to do to grab voters’ attention?
It's hard to get voters' attention in Texas politics. Sometimes, that's an advantage. Sometimes, it's a burden. Full Story
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Texas and SCOTUS, George P. Bush's "fake news," Senate race heats up
In this edition of the TribCast, Texas Tribune reporter Patrick Svitek sits down with CEO Evan Smith, executive editor Ross Ramsey and reporter Emma Platoff. Full Story
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Analysis: When George P. Bush says something is fake news, remember the Alamo
Before the primary elections, the state land commissioner and his aides dismissed a leaked audit as "doctored" — not to be trusted. Now the final version is out, and it's substantially the same as the early version. Full Story
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Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
Bush was the second American who was both the wife and mother of presidents. She did practically everything in politics short of running herself. Full Story
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Texas General Land Office releases plan for $5 billion in disaster relief
The city of Houston is set to receive a little over $1 billion in federal block grants for Harvey recovery, according to the Texas General Land Office's newly released disaster relief action plan. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner takes jabs at land office, which says he's got his facts wrong on Harvey response
The Houston mayor accused Land Commissioner George P. Bush's agency of "hogging" federal Harvey relief money and associated administrative fees. The land office called Turner's complaints "disingenuous." Full Story
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How Texas counties voted for Beto O'Rourke, and more primary results by county
The results are in from the Texas primary elections on March 6, 2018, the first since President Donald Trump was elected. Check out county-by-county comparisons of turnout in a few key races. Full Story
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George P. Bush wins Republican primary race for Texas land commissioner
With nearly 58 percent of the vote, Bush will avoid a runoff against former Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson in the four-candidate GOP field and will face Democrat Miguel Suazo in November. Full Story
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Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s primary opponents are making their last stand at the Alamo
The Alamo has become a central focus in the GOP race for land commissioner. Challengers say that under the leadership of incumbent George P. Bush, the General Land Office's management of the Alamo has been mishandled. Representatives for the land office say the Alamo plan is often misconstrued. Full Story
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![Davey Edwards (left) and Jerry Patterson, Republican candidates for Texas land commissioner, at a rally at the Alamo on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Edwards and Patterson are two of three Republicans (Rick Range is the third) challenging incumbent George P. Bush for the job.]()
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George P. Bush's "secret mansion," Republican primary fundraising (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Jay and Shannon about George P. Bush's "secret mansion," the GOP primary fundraising sweep and the Texas connection to Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. Full Story
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George P. Bush’s secret mansion is financed by an undisclosed loan from Texas donor's bank
When the land commissioner wanted to buy a West Austin house, he turned to a major donor's bank for an $850,000 mortgage — then put it under the name of a family trust to keep his home address secret. Bush says death threats made the move necessary. Full Story
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