The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
Evan, Ross, Jay and Reeve review the beginnings of the gubernatorial battle between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis and provide an update on the turmoil at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. Full Story
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The House select committee investigating possible articles of impeachment against UT System Regent Wallace Hall meets Wednesday. And indications are that it could be the last meeting as the investigation moves toward a conclusion. Full Story
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If you want to know why Republican candidates for lieutenant governor favor teaching creationism in schools, just look at conservative voters' views on the subject. Full Story
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California Republican Darrell Issa supplemented a report critical of the health care navigator program with a field hearing in Texas on Monday to further explore those criticisms with a panel tilted heavily toward GOP members. Full Story
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The race to replace U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, drew six additional Republicans in the last week, bringing the full primary field to 12. Full Story
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Your evening reading: when private companies come in to manage schools, transparency takes a hit; judge rules NSA phone program likely unconstitutional; state GOP chairman calls Texas "somewhat competitive" Full Story
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The short game in Texas politics is the year ahead — the primaries in March and the general election in November. But a loss in 2014 might lead to something bigger in a future election. Full Story
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The week starts with questions over whether the Texas A&M regents' decision on Saturday to tap the chancellor's favorite for interim president over the governor's favored candidate will lead to more controversy in College Station. Full Story
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With various levels of government in two countries making decisions that affect the Rio Grande, the 1,900-mile river has become the subject of interstate and international legal battles that have intensified during the continuing drought. Full Story
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The big shots at Texas A&M ought to be relaxing and enjoying this week's battles over UT-Austin's football coach and president, but they're stuck in a distracting political fight of their own. Full Story
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Your evening reading: new numbers and analysis on the Cornyn-Stockman primary contest; Texplainer explains the AG's duty to defend state laws; ex-El Paso County commissioner gets probation in corruption case Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman's challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn gives the insurgent branch of the Texas GOP a chance to show its strength — or the lack of it. Full Story
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New numbers suggest the state is having a hard time — at least initially — maintaining the same level of women's health services under its new purely state-funded program as the mostly federally funded program that preceded it. Full Story
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All four Republican candidates vying for lieutenant governor said at a Thursday debate that religion should play a larger role in public education — and three said they believed that should include the teaching of creationism. Full Story
Your evening reading: UT-Austin president can keep his job; Combs reports a bigger than expected budget surplus; a rift at A&M on interim president selection Full Story
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Republican candidates in Texas have figured out how to talk about immigration without stepping on political land mines: They talk about border security instead. Full Story
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Bill Powers' future as University of Texas at Austin president could be put to a vote at a Thursday meeting of the UT System's Board of Regents. Full Story
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Texas gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott held back from taking a position on private school vouchers or state education funding during a Wednesday appearance at a San Antonio charter school. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Texans are No. 1 in purchasing health plans through the online insurance marketplace; the petition to remove the Travis County DA is denied; Tea Party blowback builds against Stockman Full Story
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Reeve, Emily, Ross and Evan talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman's decision to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, how the 2014 election brackets shaped up, and potential job openings at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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