The Evening Brief: Nov. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: controversial mock immigration sting at UT canceled; new ads appear from lite guv candidates Dewhurst and Patterson; a drone flies over the Capitol Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 19, 2013
And just like that, it seems, talk about a Rick Perry reboot in 2016 has taken over the conversation in Austin. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Cornyn earns Perry endorsement, says GOP must govern like "responsible adults"; Anderson released early from jail; two Texas Democrats break ranks with party on GOP bill to fix Affordable Care Act Full Story
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Cornyn Touts "Big Tent" GOP at Campaign Kickoff With Perry
At his re-election campaign kickoff, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn stressed the need for Republicans to unite over where they agree and focus on defeating Democrats rather than each other. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 15, 2013
President Obama's apology for the latest glitch in the rollout of his signature legislative achievement is failing to convert skeptics in the Lone Star State. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: comptroller candidates swap criticisms on taxes in forum; Perry sounds off on Obama's proposed fix on insurance cancellations; Davis filibuster worked into new episode of Parks and Recreation Full Story
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Polling Center: Cornyn and the Cruz Effect
The state's senior U.S. senator, up for re-election in 2014, steers warily around the state's junior U.S. senator, who has been on a roll for the last several months. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 13, 2013
The challengers to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst so far have not been shy at hammering the incumbent for his perceived faults. On Tuesday, they laid another pressing problem of Texas Republicans at his feet — Wendy Davis. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 12, 2013
Monday could be summed up as a tale of two political speeches. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: no major problems with voter ID law surface on Election Day; Barton won't challenge Cornyn in 2014 primary; Dallas Morning News will begin printing the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 5, 2013
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll confirms that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has solidified his status as the biggest star in the Texas GOP firmament. Full Story
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Liberal Groups Fault Cornyn, Cruz on Judicial Vacancies
Leaders from state and national liberal organizations on Monday called on U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to increase efforts to fill nine vacant federal judgeships that impact Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 4, 2013
The big headline from the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out today is this: The gap between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis can be counted on a single hand. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Abbott Leads Davis by Single Digits
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott has a single-digit lead over Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis in the 2014 race for governor, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
Your evening reading: clinics end abortion services after court ruling; Carona lends his plane to Patrick for lite guv campaign; no cooling off period for Williams Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
A trio of federal judges gave Greg Abbott and his fellow Republicans a big treat on Halloween evening. Full Story
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Republican Linda Vega Will Run for Cornyn's Senate Seat
Republican attorney and activist Linda Vega will run in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn. Full Story
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Federal Wind Tax Credit Could Lapse; If It Does, Would Texas Suffer?
Swift renewal of a generous federal tax incentive for wind energy producers appears unlikely after Congress directed most of its recent attention to finding a way to turn the government back on. But the industry may not fare as bad this year as it has in the past. Full Story
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Cornyn Has "Grave Concerns" About DHS Nominee
UPDATED: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says President Obama’s choice to succeed former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano lacks the experience to head the agency. Full Story
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Newsreel: Davis Hits the Road, Cornyn Strikes Back
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Wendy Davis starts traveling the state, Rick Perry hits the road, too (for water funding), and John Cornyn wants the Tea Party to know he's right there with them. Full Story
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