UT/TT Poll: In Texas, Trump holding narrow lead over Clinton
Donald Trump and Mike Pence held a 45-42 lead over Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Familiar names spar in Galveston-area state House race
Rep. Wayne Faircloth, a Republican who's held the House District 23 seat for just one term, is hoping to thwart a comeback bid by former Rep. Lloyd Criss. Full Story
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![State Rep. Wayne Faircloth, (l) R-Galveston, and his Democratic challenger, former state Rep. Lloyd Criss.]()
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"Beat on me," foster care chief tells lawmakers. And they do.
Hank Whitman, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to fix the state's dangerous and dysfunctional foster care system, says he needs more money to get the job done. Some lawmakers aren't convinced. Full Story
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![Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Henry "Hank" Whitman waits to testify during a October 26, 2016 Senate Finance Committee hearing.]()
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Castro brothers to stump in Texas as presidential race tightens
The Castro brothers will campaign across the Lone Star State as polls show a much closer-than-usual presidential race here. Full Story
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Dallas County sees cluster of competitive Texas House races
Four Republican incumbents in North Texas are fighting off Democratic challengers in what could be some of November's closest contests. Full Story
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![L-R, top row: State Rep. Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, and Democratic challenger Terry Meza; state Rep. Cindy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale and Democratic challenger Rhetta Bowers. L-R, bottom row: state Rep. Linda Koop, R-Dallas, and Democratic challenger Laura Irvin; and state Rep. Kenneth Sheets and Democratic challenger Victoria Neave.]()
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Analysis: Politicians’ hearing improves when their jobs are on the line
Everybody wants to see the election results in a couple of weeks, but politicians — those who survive, that is — will be looking for something more: instructions from voters. Full Story
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Amid early voting rush, Texas sees voter ID hiccups
Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state's newly softened voter identification rules. Full Story
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A conversation with Michael McCaul
Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. McCaul: Sen. Ted Cruz needs to take care of business back home
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul knocked U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday. He also described trying to bring Donald Trump up to speed on national security issues before the presidential debates. Full Story
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Early voting is breaking records in Texas’ 10 biggest counties
Some counties saw up to twice the number of votes cast Monday compared to the same day in 2012. Full Story
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Rematches might see two Texas House districts flip
Republicans wrested away seats in Pasadena and San Antonio districts last election, and the ousted Democrats are trying to get them back. Full Story
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![Democrat Mary Ann Perez is challenging state Rep. Gilbert Peña, R-Pasadena (top right), in House District 144; in another rematch, Democrat Philip Cortez (bottom right) is attempting to regain his seat from state Rep. Rick Galindo, R-San Antonio.]()
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Democrats hoping to pick up Texas House seats
Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House. Full Story
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Top Hispanic Republican in Texas says he will vote for Clinton
A leading Hispanic Republican in Texas has decided to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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In some counties, early voting means long lines
Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day. Full Story
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In Texas, early voting begins in extraordinary election season
On Nov. 8, Texans will finally find out what impact Donald Trump's presidential campaign has had on their reliably Republican state. Full Story
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Texplainer: What ID do I need to bring to vote?
Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID? Full Story
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Texas voters: Tell us about your experience in the 2016 election
Did you have any trouble voting? What does the 2016 election mean to you? We want to hear from you. Full Story
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Petroleum engineer lifts Libertarian hopes in Railroad Commission race
Mark Miller, a Libertarian running for Railroad Commission, is gaining an unusual amount of attention in a turbulent election cycle, leaving his party hopeful that it can make a splash in a statewide race. Full Story
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Warring ads turn up heat on competitive Dallas County House race
An out-of-district house and a Child Protective Services vote are the topics of competing campaign materials from incumbent Republican Rep. Kenneth Sheets and his opponent, Democrat Victoria Neave. Full Story
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SEC files amended charges against Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Friday decision is the latest blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's been under a legal cloud for more than a year. Full Story
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![Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton entered a federal courthouse in Sherman on Sept. 2, 2016. Paxton's lawyers argued in a hearing that the federal civil fraud case against him should be dismissed.]()
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