- Republican Tom Pauken: If Wendy Davis runs for governor, she could beat Greg Abbott, more
- Tom Pauken on School Finance VIDEO
- Abbott: Wendy Davis not ‘too stupid’ to be governor
- Greg Abbott: Happiness is a $100,000 check
- Dewhurst, Patrick, Patterson, Staples first forum – just a reminder that the author is a Dewhurst apologist but it’s fair coverage
- Dewhurst forced to play defense in Houston debate – why is the most radical leftwing reporter in Texas covering an intra-GOP debate for the Chronicle? You know why.
- Democratic chair, Van de Putte, takes issue with Dewhurst debate remark
- Cochran, Price & Womack not seeking re-election to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- HD36: Muñoz seeks re-election to House of Representatives
- HD108: Dallas Republican Court Alley joins race to replace Dan Branch in Texas House
- HD9: State Rep. Paddie to seek re-election
- Sen. John Cornyn’s campaign staffs up
- How the Denny’s Murder Revealed a Major Political Flaw in Harris Co. – detailed but interesting
- Former state District Judge Susan Hawk rallying GOP support for Dallas DA
- Weslaco mayor joins the race for 92nd state District Judge
- Is objection to homosexuality “hate”? AUDIO
- Austin insiders speculate about coming Austin power shifts
- Q&A with Julian Castro: Texas politics, the GOP and Hispanics, and a Biden-Clinton battle in 2016
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- DC: Border Democrats See Immigration Reform Window Closing
- DC: House GOP seeks cuts in food stamps
- DC: GOP food stamp strategy highlights slackers while failing to serve needy
- DC: Cornyn Statement on Constitution Day
- DC: Cornyn Demands DOJ Investigation Into Contracts With Russian Firm Arming Assad
- DC: Rep. Poe seeks U.N. action for Iranian exiles
- DC: Group opposed to illegal immigration un-endorses Reps. Sam Johnson and John Carter
- DC: Border reps slam Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for his border-security claims
- DC: Editorial: An excellent way for Farenthold to represent South Texas
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- Water Board Shrouded In Secrecy
- Gov. Perry Directs HHSC to Pursue Medicaid Block Grant
- Clinic Closures Spark Debate Over Access to Health Care AUDIO – ridiculous
- Texas still has highest share of its residents uninsured
- Texas House panel considering impeachment of UT System regent sets ground rules, more – a disgusting Kangaroo Court
- Disaster declaration still up in the air for El Paso County (floods)
- Lack of Floodplain Maps Could Leave Rural Texas Unprepared for Next Big Storm AUDIO – as it has always been, we don’t need to spend taxpayer money for such.
- Watch the September State Board of Education meeting
- SBOE chairman Cargill increases transparency in textbook adoption process
- Science textbooks back in the spotlight
- Evolution, global warming expected to dominate hearing on Texas high school science books
- DPS: $3,000 Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender
- Robert Gene Garza scheduled for execution for Hidalgo Co. murders
- Plaintiffs propose trial schedule in Texas redistricting case
- Texas CPS begins checking safety of foster children in private contractor’s care
- Daughter of Dr. Hector P. Garcia remembers legacy ahead of state holiday dedicated to late civil rights leader
- Ex-Defense Secretaries Gates, Panetta in Dallas
- Don’t mess with ‘Don’t Mess With Texas,’ TxDOT warns trademark violators
- Palmer ISD Moves Forward With Plans to Arm Teachers VIDEO
- Editorial: State’s new drone law is good start but will need adjusting later
- Gun factory, job-poaching and Crossfire: Gov. Rick Perry’s DC agenda
Texas politics, gov’t, DC, etc. for 9/17/2013
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