The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
O'Rourke, the former Democratic congressman and U.S. Senate candidate, discussed his 2020 deliberations Tuesday during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Full Story
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The Texas governor made the declaration during his annual State of the State address. Full Story
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The governor focused on bread-and-butter policy in a forum that has often featured a lot of red meat. Full Story
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Abbott stayed on message about education and taxes, and touched on school safety, disaster response and mental health programs. Full Story
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Paxton's office has asked lawmakers for millions more in funding and expanded jurisdiction to go after certain crimes. Critics say the requests are aimed at political gains. Full Story
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The endorsement signals that the GOP sees the potential for another special election upset in enemy territory. Full Story
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Steve Munisteri is headed home to help Texas' senior U.S. senator in his 2020 re-election bid. Full Story
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Bonnen, who married into a beer distributing family, says he doesn't need to recuse himself on alcohol issues and won't name the lobbyists who own a piece of his bank — a list that is much longer than previously reported. Full Story
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In this episode of our documentary series "Under the Dome," House and Senate leaders make their highly anticipated committee assignments — and one longtime lawmaker ends up in the doghouse. Full Story
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Two employees of the influential conservative group Empower Texans have been granted media credentials in the upper chamber. In the past — and in the House — they were rejected. Full Story
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As the Trump administration continues to demand a wall on the southern border, it has started forcing some asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are pending. But just how much the Mexican government is willing to cooperate with Washington remains uncertain. Full Story
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The State Preservation Board heard complaints Friday that it was erasing history by removing the factually inaccurate plaque. Full Story
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Speculation is rampant about whether Beto O'Rourke is going to make a White House bid. But the former U.S. Senate candidate is offering little about his plans, keeping even close allies and supporters in suspense. Full Story
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When asked whether the stalemate over President Trump's border wall is worth federal employees missing their paychecks, Texans in Congress appear to be divided along party lines — save for Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. Full Story
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The standoff between the president and Congress that has led to a monthlong government shutdown has thrown DACA recipients in the middle of another round of political drama over immigration. Full Story
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Last week, a federal judge in New York ordered the administration to stop its plans to add the question to the survey. Full Story
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Patrick cited a "lewd comment" by Seliger in explaining the move. The two have been tussling over committee assignments in recent days. Full Story
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Johnson enters a race that includes at least eight other candidates, from Republican former state Rep. Jason Villalba to City Council member Scott Griggs and Dallas schools trustee Miguel Solis. Full Story
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A group of Texans is headed to court in hopes of blocking the Trump administration from including a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Here's a primer on the legal fight and what it could mean for the state. Full Story
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Democrats called the deal a ‘non-starter.' Full Story
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