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Fate Of Texas Primary Elections In Hands Of The Judges
Solving the mystery of when Texas will hold its primary election is up to three federal judges. -
Judges: Don’t Give Up On April Primary In Texas
A three-judge federal panel wants Texas to hold its primary elections in April and is telling the state to continue negotiating with minority rights groups. -
Perry Gives Tainted Campaign Donations To Charity
Gov. Rick Perry has given tens of thousands of dollars in tainted campaign donations to charity. -
Appeals Court Denies Rehearing On Texas Abortion Sonogram Rule
A federal appeals court has denied a rehearing on the state’s abortion sonogram law. -
Judge: Ex-Central Texas DA Should Face Inquiry Into Wrongful Conviction
A state district judge recommended Friday that a former Central Texas prosecutor face a court of inquiry into allegations he wrongfully sent a man to prison. -
Texas County Official Arrested For Pot Possession At Central Texas Hotel
A Texas county judge attending an annual conference was arrested for marijuana possession in his room at a Central Texas hotel. -
Federal Judge Slams Critics Of Texas School Prayer Ruling
A federal judge is slamming critics of his ruling prohibiting prayer at a Texas high school graduation. -
Texas Officials Warn Of Possible Power Shortages
Texas officials are warning of possible power shortages because the pace of power plant expansion isn’t keeping pace with demand. -
Texas Sales Tax Revenue Is Up
Sales tax revenue in Texas is up nearly 10 percent. -
Texas Officials Estimate Higher Statewide Property Values
Texas officials say property values are up statewide. -
Negotiations Stall, Texas Primary Date Again In Doubt
A last-ditch effort to save Texas’ April 3 primary election appeared to be dead late Tuesday afternoon. -
Texas Senate Candidate Can’t Escape Sports Scandals
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Craig James can’t escape a pair of sports scandals, one of which dates back to the 1980s. -
Suit Seeks To End Railroad Commission Chair’s Pay
A former Texas county judge is suing to stop payment of the salary of the chair of the Railroad Commission. -
While Perry Was Away, Acting Governors Got Paid
During the four months Gov. Rick Perry spent outside the state during his unsuccessful bid for the GOP presidential nomination, the state spent thousands to pay substitutes. -
Judge Says He Can’t Block Texas Sonogram Law
A U.S. District Judge said Monday he can’t block the Texas abortion sonogram law. -
Texas Attorney General Accepts Redistricting Deal, Lawyer Says
A congressman’s lawyer says the Texas attorney general has agreed to a temporary voting map, but it’s not one all minority groups support. -
Perry Ventures Back In The Public Eye In Texas
Gov. Rick Perry speaks Monday at a GOP dinner in Central Texas, making his first appearance since he ended is presidential bid. -
Monday Is The Deadline In Texas Redistricting Fight
The state and minority groups face a Monday deadline to hash out an agreement on the state’s election maps and if they miss it, the Texas primary could be further delayed. -
Analysis Finds Many Texans Earn Low Pay, Have Few Assets
A study finds that nearly 28 percent of Texas households have no financial cushion to fall back on in case of an emergency. -
Texas Congress Members Want All Groups Included In Redistricting Talks
Seven members of Congress from Texas want all minority groups included in negotiations over the state’s voting maps. -
Democrat Drops Out Of Texas U.S. Senate Race
The field of Democrats seeking the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas shrank Thursday. -
Texas Education Cuts Translate To 32,000 Job Losses So Far
Cuts in state education funding are responsible for 32,000 job losses so far, a school advocacy group said Wednesday. -
Texas Congressional Challenger Posts Surprise Fundraising Report
A young lawyer who’s challenging a Democratic stalwart for a Texas congressional seat has posted surprising fundraising numbers. -
Perry’s Fundraising Took A Hit As Campaign Faltered
Figures released this week show that Gov. Rick Perry’s fundraising faltered along with his unsuccessful GOP presidential bid. -
Ex-Fighter Pilot Suspends Texas Senate Run
A former U.S. fighter pilot who was shot down over Bosnia is suspending his run for a seat in the Texas State Senate. -
Governor’s Tech Fund Spends $169 Million, Creates 820 Jobs
Gov. Rick Perry’s tech fund has invested nearly $170 million since 2006 to create 820 jobs. -
Texas Redistricting Negotiations Stall, Attorney Says
Negotiations over the state’s new voting maps are stalled, an attorney said Monday, casting further doubt on whether the April 3 Texas primary can be salvaged. -
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Sues State Board Over Battle Flag Plates
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is suing a state board over its refusal to approve specialty license plates displaying the Confederate battle flag. -
Pat Green, Clay Walker Headline Texas Inaugural Celebration
Waco’s Pat Green, Clay Walker and the Eli Young Band are among the musicians who will perform during the Texas Inaugural celebration in Austin.
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Bush 41 Endorses Perry
Former President George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara have endorsed Gov. Rick Perry.
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Census: Hispanic Businesses Increase In Texas
Texas ranks third nationally in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses.
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LBJ’s Daughter Remains Hospitalized
The youngest daughter of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson was still in the hospital Monday, but was doing better as doctors treat her for rare autoimmune disorder.
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Hotly Contested GOP Race To Be Decided Tuesday
Central Texans head to the poles Tuesday to decide who will attempt to unseat District 17 incumbent Rep. Chet Edwards in the November election.
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Students Throughout Texas Back Legalization Of High School Grads
Students throughout the state are rallying Wednesday in support of legislation that would allow high school graduates to join the military or to go on to higher education as a way to become legal immigrants.
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Legislators File School Funding Bill
State legislators filed a bill Thursday that could change how school districts statewide receive funding.
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Obama Rally Tickets Selling For $200
Tickets given way free for a Barack Obama rally in Texas were selling for as much as $200 online.
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Craddick Optimistic About Prospects For Another Term
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick says he’s optimistic about his prospects for another term despite a messy showdown at the end of the last session of the Legislature.
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