Angela Paxton, Texas attorney general's wife, running for state Senate
Angela Paxton, the wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, is seeking the seat in Senate District 8 that Van Taylor, R-Plano, is vacating to run for Congress. Full Story
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State Rep. Pat Fallon says he's challenging state Sen. Craig Estes
State Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Frisco, confirmed he is challenging state Sen. Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls in next year's Republican primaries. Full Story
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Trump ending immigration program that has impacted more than 120,000 in Texas
The Trump Administration says it will end an Obama-era program that has granted relief to hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants — including more than 120,000 in Texas. Full Story
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Pete Gallego passes on second bid to reclaim old seat in Congress from Will Hurd
Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego, a Democrat, has decided not to try again to reclaim his old seat in Congress by launching a campaign against Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of Helotes. Full Story
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Houston is on the long road to recovery. Here's what you should know today.
The floodwaters are beginning to recede, and Houstonians are preparing for a long road to recovery. Here's the latest. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: Can Texas lawmakers tap the Rainy Day Fund to help with Harvey relief?
Tapping the Rainy Day Fund has always been a political hot potato, but a debate has already started over how much of the $10 billion fund the state should use for Harvey disaster relief. Full Story
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Paxton: Tuesday deadline for Trump to decide on DACA still stands
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office said on Thursday that his office was sticking with a Tuesday deadline set by officials from Texas and nine other states for President Donald Trump to rescind a popular Obama-era program. Full Story
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Pence visits Texas to see Harvey damage, meet with victims
Vice President Mike Pence and other members of President Trump's Cabinet — including Energy Secretary and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry — visited Texas on Thursday to see damage from Hurricane Harvey and meet with its victims. Full Story
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"Sanctuary cities" opponent: Community shouldn't fear police inquiries after ruling
After a federal judge declined to block provisions of a Texas law that allow local law enforcement to ask about a person's immigration status during a detention, lead plaintiffs say that will not result in a major change. Full Story
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It’s been one week since Harvey hit Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s been one week since Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast. While the rainfall may be in decline, the floodwaters are only beginning to recede. Here’s what you need to know. Full Story
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State Rep. Larry Gonzales not running for re-election
"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve HD52 and this great state," Gonzales wrote Wednesday night on Facebook. Full Story
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Judge temporarily blocks implementation of "sanctuary cities" law
A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled against the state of Texas and halted a controversial state-based immigration enforcement law just days before it was scheduled to go into effect. Full Story
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Filing a Harvey-related insurance claim? Here's what you need to know
Stephanie Goodman, the Texas Department of Insurance’s deputy commissioner for public affairs, talks about what policyholders need to know about filing property damage claims before a new insurance law takes effect Friday. Full Story
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Here's everything you need to know about Harvey today
Hurricane Harvey may be on its last days in Texas, but the state — particularly Houston — has a long road to recovery ahead. Full Story
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How to get (and offer) help after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Coast and left Houston — the nation's fourth-largest city — grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out these resources. Full Story
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Houston Mayor: Residents shouldn't let "sanctuary cities" law deter rescue efforts
"I do not want you to run the risk of losing your life or [that of] a family member because you’re concerned about SB 4 or anything else,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday amid concerns a new immigration law will deter rescue efforts. Full Story
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El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar begins campaign for Congress
El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar filed paperwork Friday to begin a campaign for the U.S. House seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a fellow El Paso Democrat. Full Story
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Court throws out Texas' voter ID law (video)
A federal judge struck another blow to the state’s voter ID law this week – ruling the Legislature’s attempted fix does nothing to address the problems the courts have raised throughout the six-year legal fight. Full Story
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Hurd "bromance" puts O'Rourke in awkward position ahead of 2018
Will Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, at the top of the Democrats' statewide ticket, stand on the sidelines as his party goes all out to defeat his friend, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, in 2018? Full Story
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![U.S. Reps. Beto O'Rourke (left), D-El Paso, and Will Hurd, R-Helotes, completed their road trip from Texas to Washington, D.C., on March 15, 2017.]()
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Hey, Texplainer: What social media information is subject to state open records laws?
You can request anything under the state’s Public Information Act. Whether that information is up for grabs, however, is a different story. Full Story
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