Branch Files Brief Defending State Marriage Law
State Rep. Dan Branch, who is running for Texas attorney general, filed an amicus brief Tuesday to defend a state law that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: A new twist in the tension between the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas System; new restriction on proxy marriages; a successful heart surgery for a former president Full Story
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Davis Remarks Fuel Democrats' Excitement
Remarks Sen. Wendy Davis made Monday are fueling speculation that she's going to run for governor, giving Democrats renewed hope in GOP-ruled Texas. But breaking a 20-year losing streak won't be easy. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 6, 2013
For transportation funding, it turns out that the third time was, indeed, the charm. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: Wendy Davis weighs her two — and only two — options; Ballot order of constitutional amendments set for November; Department of Public Safety to release "poopgate" information Full Story
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Davis Says She'll Run for Re-election or Governor
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, said Monday she'll either run for re-election or for Texas governor, and that she's working hard to make her decision. Full Story
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Water Legislation to Lift Agency's Profile
The new water bill has raised the profile of the Texas Water Development Board, which loans money for water projects and could be a powerful player in shaping water policy in the coming decades. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 5, 2013
The House and Senate will get back to business at the Texas Capitol this afternoon, attempting to tackle transportation funding in yet a third special session. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 2, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott opens up about lawsuit settlement; Cruz quiet on McConnell primary endorsement; federal government approves West recovery funding Full Story
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Texas Ports of Entry Tapped for Federal Pilot Program
Key ports of entry on the Texas-Mexico border are among those that have been selected for a pilot program that allows local governments to enter into public-private partnerships with Customs and Border Protection. Full Story
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Facebook Says it Erred by Removing Branch Campaign Video
UPDATED: A Facebook spokesperson issued a statement on Friday saying that a campaign video on attorney general candidate Dan Branch's page had been removed erroneously and has since been restored. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 2, 2013
A combative new phase of a key 2014 down-ballot race is beginning to emerge. Full Story
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Ken Paxton Announces Bid for Attorney General
UPDATED: Touting himself as a "proven conservative," state Sen. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, announced the launch of his campaign to be the state's next attorney general before a conservative crowd at the Plano Centre on Thursday evening. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 1, 2013
Your evening reading: transportation funding plan clears House committee; Texas again running low on lethal injection drug; report says Texas counties stand to gain most from health reform Full Story
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Video: Ag Commissioner Hopeful Opiela Touts His Roots
In a web video titled "Future Generations," Republican agriculture commissioner candidate Eric Opiela highlights his deep ranching roots in South Texas and criticizes the White House's policies. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 1, 2013
Facing opposition from his own party, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is digging in on his latest effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 31, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz steps up effort to defund Affordable Care Act; Branch releases first campaign video; Zimmerman pulled over in Texas for speeding Full Story
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Branch Releases First Campaign Video
State Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, has released his first web video in his campaign to become the next attorney general. Titled "Come and Take It," it highlights his desire to challenge what he calls "an overreaching federal government." Full Story
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Tribpedia: Introducing the Abbott Archives
First we brought you Perrypedia, the go-to source for all things Rick Perry. Today, we're rolling out the Abbott Archives, your home for original news, multimedia and aggregated content on Attorney General Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Cruzing: From Texas to Iowa in Just One Year
It has been just a year since Ted Cruz vanquished Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in a primary runoff, but the current darling of Texas Republicans is already getting a serious look from conservative voters in early presidential primary states. Full Story
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