Texas Weekly Newsreel: Redistricting Court Case, 2012 Election Brackets
This week in the Newsreel we look at the Texas redistricting court case still pending in D.C., and the Texas Weekly 2012 election brackets. Full Story
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On the Records: Legal Spending on Redistricting
Redistricting has cost Texas taxpayers nearly $1.5 million in legal expenses so far — a total that could rise as more invoices are filed. Use our interactive to compare spending by category or to see the number of hours billed for legal work. Full Story
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The Hot Seat: A Conversation with West Texas Lawmakers
At our Hot Seat conversation at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, state Reps. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, and Tryon Lewis, R-Odessa, and state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, discussed cuts to public and higher education and other by-products of the 82nd Session. Full Story
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Texas Gets a D+ in Public Integrity Study
Texas has scored a 68 out of 100, placing 27th in a national state integrity study. The state got high marks for auditing and for monitoring pension funds, but not as high for accountability of the governor and legislators. Full Story
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Where Republican Math Gets Complicated
Texas Republicans are stuck, having won as many seats as it is possible to win by elections or by creative political mapping. But the solution for them is simple. Full Story
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Political Districts Expose Split in Minority Ranks
New congressional maps reveal splits between lawyers for minority groups over districts in the Metroplex and in the Hill Country. Full Story
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In Redistricting, Race is the Limit to GOP Majority
Texas Republicans grabbed just about every seat that wasn't protected by the Voting Rights Act. Democrats either have to find more voters or be forced to continue relying on ethnicity to protect the seats they still have. Full Story
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Redistricting: Maps, Stats and Some Notes
The federal judges in San Antonio unveiled their maps this week, and the analysis started right away. Here's the starter kit. Full Story
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The Parties Never End
We appear to have a break in the redistricting wars that could be just long enough for an election, but the fighting isn't over. Full Story
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Vindicated, More or Less
Greg Abbott's decision to go to the U.S. Supreme Court provided fuel for his supporters and his critics. Full Story
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The Texas Weekly Index: How the New Districts Perform
The new maps issued this week by federal judges in San Antonio bear strong resemblance to the maps drawn last year by the Republican supermajority in the Legislature. On paper, they maintain the GOP advantage in the House, the Senate, and especially in the state's congressional delegation. Full Story
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Federal Judges Order May 29 Primary Elections
The Texas primaries will be held, as expected, on May 29, according to a federal court order issued this afternoon. Candidates have a week to file, starting tomorrow. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 121
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the legacy of Ron Paul, the ramifications of the state's new political maps, and a Texas lawmaker's contingency plans for an asteroid attack. Full Story
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Court Delivers Maps for Texas House, Congress
UPDATED: Federal judges in San Antonio unveiled maps for the state's congressional delegation and for the state House this afternoon, and did it in time to allow the state to hold its delayed political primaries on May 29. The court also signed off on Senate plans agreed to earlier this month. Full Story
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No Maps by Saturday Will Mean Primaries in June
To hold its election primaries on May 29, the state needs to have congressional and legislative maps by Saturday. If the maps aren't ready by then, it will be June before Texans get a say in the presidential primary. Full Story
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Another Redistricting Deadline Looms
In the land of redistricting, May 29 is only a week away. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Economy, Border Issues Are Texans' Biggest Concerns
At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem. Full Story
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Video: How Late Texas Primary Could Affect Voters, Candidates
Federal judges have set May 29 as a tentative state primary date. The Tribune's Thanh Tan explains what that date could mean for candidates, voters and the election process. Full Story
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Unsettled District Lines Hurting Some Candidates' Finances
Texas' state Senate maps were finalized this week, but the protracted court battle has left state House and congressional districts without boundaries. And as Andy Uhler of KUT News reports, the district-line confusion is costing some candidates time and money. Full Story
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The Never-Ending Story
There is a date for primary elections, but it's uncertain. And there is one redistricting map done, with two to go. And for what it's worth, the judges seem to be in a hurry. Full Story
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