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Rick’s Requiem: The Serious Impact of an Unserious Politician

A new book seeks to paint a more measured portrait of the oft-mocked Texas politician.

Texas Observer

Republicans’ budding interest in Texas’ housing crisis could create strange political bedfellows

Republican lawmakers may try to force Texas cities to allow greater housing density as the state faces a housing crunch.

The Texas Tribune

Early voting turnout in 2024 Texas primaries slumps compared to 2020

About 1.8 million Texans voted during the early period that ended Friday, down from 2 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline.

The Texas Tribune

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Abbott vowed to campaign against anti-voucher GOP House members. Why did these six candidates get spared?

With the March 5 election just a few days away, six anti-voucher House GOP incumbents managed to sidestep Abbott’s revenge warpath.

The Texas Tribune

‘It’s Time for a Change’: Dem Behind HISD Takeover Faces Challengers

House Representative Harold Dutton Jr. stands behind the state takeover of the district. Can he survive another reelection after its fallout?

Texas Observer

Trump ranked as worst US president in history, with Biden 14th greatest

Survey of 154 scholars places 45th president behind even ‘historically calamitous chief executives’ linked to civil war

The Guardian - US

In historians' Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call

A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.

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In long-shot bid for GOP nomination, Nikki Haley turns to Texas

The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations faces a steep climb in Texas — where she hopes that the state’s deep-pocketed GOP donor class and open primary can help her pick away at Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: They showed us the money - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Tim Dunn, the powerhouse GOP donor, to sell his West Texas oil company for $12 billion

Tim Dunn has used his wealth to establish a network of organizations that push his ultraconservative views across Texas. The deal comes amid a time of consolidation in the Permian Basin.

The Texas Tribune

Texas U-turn: Fallon will run for reelection in the House - Roll Call

Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, will run again for his House seat, not for state Senate, as reported earlier this week.

Roll Call

Ken Paxton isn’t the only Texan fighting impeachment this week. Meet Texas A&M’s student body president.

Impeachment at all levels of government are becoming more common, a political scientist said. It could make the political tool pointless.

The Texas Tribune

New allegations against Ken Paxton raise stakes for early votes in impeachment trial

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous decisions on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the attorney general.

The Texas Tribune

As electoral disputes mount, one Texas court case takes center stage

Elections in Texas’ most populous county are facing court scrutiny in a civil trial

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Abbott’s Billion-Dollar Barrier

Texas’ border wall is rearing its head—concerns about wildlife, public thrift, and property rights notwithstanding.

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz, Colin Allred prepare for Senate showdown as others plan to join the race

The major contenders in the 2024 Senate race are using the dog days of summer to bolster their campaigns for what’s billed as Texas’ marquee statewide contest.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate’s handling of Angela Paxton’s role gives small boost to her husband in pending impeachment trial

Sen. Angela Paxton will have no say in deliberations to convict or acquit impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, but she will sit on the Senate court of impeachment. That means 21, not 20, votes will be needed to convict.

Salon

Target letter a "stunning development"

The letter is no surprise "based on public reporting about the evidence," says former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade

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Trump lawyers trying to "work the refs"

If Trump’s reaction on Truth Social is any indication, the meeting didn’t go well

Salon

Trump "could be jailed" for DA threats

"Attempting to intimidate prosecutors or inciting violence" could badly backfire on the former president

Tribune News Service

Why the NCAA hosts Final Four, other championships in states with controversial laws

DALLAS — Not long ago, the NCAA was seen as a leader in social activism.

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz seeking Senate reelection, but he hasn’t ruled out presidential bid

DALLAS — Ted Cruz has seemingly taken himself out of the 2024 presidential sweepstakes, saying last week that he’s focused on being reelected to a third term in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune

With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and burnout have pummeled teachers in the last few years. Lawmakers from both parties agree they should get a pay bump — but it won’t happen without some negotiation.

Tribune News Service

No ‘dynamic duo’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have forged separate roles

AUSTIN, Texas — In eight years as arguably the most conservative “Big Two” in Texas history, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have achieved an uneasy peace. The two Republican leaders rarely clash in public and they’ve increasingly avoided conflict by doubling down on the unique — and…

Tribune News Service

Texas Democrats ask hard questions after midterm election losses

AUSTIN, Texas — High-ranking Texas Democrats have sought to numb acute pain from a drubbing they took in this month’s midterm election by accentuating the positive:

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