Texas ranks 36th nationally in per-student education spending. Here's how much it spends.
Total spending on public education has stayed relatively steady over the past decade. But who is paying for it has shifted. Full Story
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We asked 22 Texas Democrats running for Congress whether they'd vote to impeach Trump. Here's what they said.
It's clear that many Democrats running for office in Texas oppose President Donald Trump. But when asked about a hypothetical impeachment, many Democratic candidates weren't so fast to say "yes" to oust a sitting president. Full Story
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Democrats have their eye on Pete Sessions' seat. Who will they pick to challenge him?
Seven Democrats filed to run against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, a Dallas Republican. The race is now down to Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno – two former Obama administration officials who argue Sessions is vulnerable. Full Story
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Ex-congressman Blake Farenthold takes lobbying job for Port of Port Lavaca
Weeks after resigning from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold will be the port's full-time legislative liaison, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times reported Monday. Full Story
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Meet the candidates in the Texas primary runoffs
Early voting begins today in the May 22 runoffs. Here's snapshots of the 34 primary runoffs for statewide, congressional and legislative offices and the State Board of Education. Full Story
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Lupe Valdez, Andrew White clash over abortion, immigration in Democratic gubernatorial debate
The two Democratic candidates for governor sounded out their differences — sometimes with rancor — at a church in Austin on Friday evening in their first and likely only debate before the May 22 runoff. Full Story
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Saying the state is violating a voter registration law, federal judge gives Texas until Thursday to propose a fix
Civil rights advocates hope that the ruling by U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia could force Texas to adopt a version of online voter registration. 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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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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The son of a governor, Andrew White long avoided politics. Then a health crisis, his dad's death and a hurricane changed his mind.
A series of life-changing events propelled Andrew White to follow in the footsteps of his father, former Gov. Mark White, and launch his own bid for Texas' highest office. Full Story
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A trailblazer in Dallas, Lupe Valdez strives to prove herself on a statewide stage
The longtime law enforcement officer gained international attention helping Democrats topple a Republican establishment in Dallas County. But she's already had some stumbles as she attempts an ascent to the governor's office. Full Story
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Texas Congressman Will Hurd helps lead push to force a House vote on immigration bills
"No matter what your ideological views on this topic are, everybody should have a debate," Hurd said. 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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Here’s how much Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke have raised in their midterm Senate race
In recent months, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke has galvanized supporters by posting bigger fundraising numbers than U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. But a deep dive into the campaign finance reports shows something even more striking: with his recent hauls, O'Rourke has overtaken Cruz in cash raised over the entire election cycle. Full Story
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Report: After Donald Trump took office, ICE transfers jumped 60 percent in Harris County
Even before last year's protests, lawmaker scuffles and marathon committee hearings over "sanctuary" legislation, Texas counties were some of the most compliant when it came to immigration enforcement, a new study shows. Full Story
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Republicans dominate the Texas House. So why is a Democrat running for speaker?
Running for speaker in a chamber that's nearly two-thirds Republican seems like a long shot for Rep. Eric Johnson, D-Dallas. But there might be things he could gain other than the gavel. Full Story
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A Texas lawsuit killed one Obama immigration policy. Can the same strategy defeat DACA?
Two years ago, Texas won a case blocking an immigration policy just one letter different from DACA. As it challenges the narrower, more popular program, Texas has come armed with the same legal arguments that succeeded last time around. Full Story
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Are charter schools private? In Texas courts, it depends why you're asking.
Texas charter schools are sometimes private and sometimes governmental — a legal framework that has helped them avoid costly lawsuits. Full Story
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In Dallas, NRA supporters and critics converge as national gun debate boils
While President Trump spoke to National Rifle Association members inside a convention center, both sides of America's ongoing conversation about firearms staked their positions in the public square. Full Story
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